CÙ BÒCAN

15 YEAR OLD – 2023 EDITION

OLOROSO SHERRY CASKS

15 Year Old | 70cl | 50% ABV

Cù Bòcan takes its name from the mythical hound that has haunted the village of Tomatin for centuries. This experimental, lightly peated Single Malt is produced every winter at the Tomatin Distillery.This Limited Edition release has been fully matured in Oloroso Sherry casks for at least 15 years. A decadent Single Malt with rich flavours and aroma sun dried fruits and smoky exotic spices.

TASTING NOTES:

Dried fruits, flamed orange peel, cinder toffee, black cherry and cardamom

£94.95

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BATCH 13 FROM ALISTAIR WALKER

Linkwood 30 Years Old 1992 

This 30-year-old single malt from Linkwood Distillery in Speyside, Scotland, was artfully aged in a Chinquapin oak barrel. Bottled at its natural cask strength, with no chill-filtration or artificial colouring, this impressive whiskey is part of Alistair Walker’s Infrequent Flyers collection.

NOSE: Almonds, toasted oak and vanilla cheesecake. Danish pastries and tree sap.

PALATE: Lots going on here. Aniseed balls, Braeburn apples and crushed digestive biscuits. Tropical notes – vanilla, coconut and Demerara syrup. A hint of rum and raisin fudge. Woody, with well-defined sweet spicy notes.

£349.99

HEAVILY PEATED

OCTOMORE 14 EDITIONS

Love peaty whisky? Bruichladdich distillery has unveiled the 14th installment of its annual Octomore series. Octomore Islay single malts are widely regarded as the world’s peatiest Scotch whisky and explore the influence of different barley types, cask types and peat levels to create peated whiskies with a distinct character. This limited edition trio has been made with 100% Scottish barley, aged for 5 years and bottled close to cask strength (ranging from 57.7% to 61.4% abv).

Described as the backbone of the series, Octomore 14.1 has been matured in bourbon casks, whilst Octomore 14.2 explores the influence of European wine casks and Octomore 14.3 uses locally grown Islay barley to produce the most heavily peated whisky in the series.

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ELEMENTS OF ISLAY LAUNCHES NEW LIMITED EDITION

 BEACH BONFIRE GLOBALLY

Elements of Islay, the award-winning independent whisky brand, is releasing its limited-edition whisky Beach Bonfire to global markets following an initial launch at Islay’s iconic whisky festival Fèis Ìle earlier this year.

The team wanted to create a whisky that captured the essence of the island’s rugged wilderness and transport the drinker to the heart of this untamed land with each sip. Head Blender Oliver Chilton took inspiration from a bonfire night where colours, smoke, flames, and sand all collided on a beach – truly representing the unique spirit and terroir of Islay.

The new release, bottled at 54.5% to be consistent with Elements of Islay’s core range, is matured in new oak, bourbon refill and sherry casks. The result is a powerful, herbaceous Islay malt with a rich, complex profile, laden with bonfire ember smoke and a sweet spice finish. Similarly to the rest of the range, Beach Bonfire is non-chill filtered and retains its natural colour.

“We’re thrilled to be releasing Beach Bonfire to markets across the world following its limited release at Fèis Ìle 2023,” said Elixir Distillers Head Blender, Oliver Chilton. “Beach Bonfire takes three distinct Islay spirits matured in a variety of different cask styles to bring a singular location and experience to life through flavour. The chance to condense and reimagine the incredible atmosphere of Islay’s coast by bonfire light into a glass of whisky is another step on our journey as blenders.”

The whisky is the first limited edition release from Elements of Islay since the re-launch of its core range in 2022.

 Elements of Islay, Beach Bonfire, 70cl, 54.5% ABV, RRP £79.95, $115.00, €85.00 will be available in key markets across Europe in October 2023. It will be rolled out to Asia and the US from 2024. 

Tasting Notes by Oliver Chilton, Head Blender

Nose: Oyster shells and bonfire smoke blend with rich baking spices and subtle notes of cherry and tarragon. Hints of mint and black pepper temper lemon oil and caramel cooking on a wood burning stove.

Palate: Bourbon-soaked Amarena Cherries, with baked vanilla pods, cinnamon and light ginger are surrounded by rich wood smoke. Touches of traditional, medicinal Islay peat play against a wonderful herbaceous character.

Finish: Warm and long, with more wood fire and soft brown sugar. A gingerbread spice starts to develop long after the last sip.

BATCH 13 FROM ALISTAIR WALKER

North British 30 Years Old 1992

This special single-grain whisky was distilled in 1992 at the North British Distillery, a Lowland staple. After maturing for an impressive 30 years in a Refill barrel, it was bottled with no chill-filtration or artificial colouring at natural cask strength by Alistair Walker’s Infrequent Flyers collection.

NOSE: The classic combination of sweet and almost industrial notes that we come to expect from a well-aged single grain, superbly aldehydic – coconut macaroons and marzipan.

PALATE: Sweet and nutty (predominantly almonds). Coconut toasties, butterscotch and vanilla shortbread.

£122.99

TOMATIN 20yo UK Exclusive

£399.95/ $414 / c$671 / €466*

United Kingdom single cask exclusive. 2001 vintage PX sherry cask #24872 bottled at 57.4%. Only 658 numbered bottles. Tomatin 20 Year Old 2001 vintage Highland single malt Scotch whisky. Single Pedro Ximenez Sherry butt #34872 bottled August 2022 for the United Kingdom market.

Nose – Rich with an intensely sweet opening bringing notes of maple syrup, candied walnuts, prunes and rum soaked sultanas. PX, despite being the sweetest wine in the world, has a way of presenting intriguing bitter aromas like dark chocolate, treacle, espresso and leather. With time, more dried fruit emerges with hints of dried apricot and raisins along with a touch of cinnamon.

Taste – An incredible mouthfeel, almost chewy, the sweetness spreads with notes of cherry and plum liqueurs followed by golden syrup and Jamaican ginger cake. All of the bitter aromas from the nose make an appearance but always under a sweet guise.

Finish – This is a bold whisky throughout and the mix of dark sweetness, bitter notes and spice lingers for quite some time.

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.

Tamdhu Cigar Malt, Release No. 3

The latest edition in the renowned Cigar Malt Collection. The Tamdhu Cigar Malt III is a 53.8% non-chill filtered single malt with an unmistakably rich flavour, meticulously matured to pair perfectly with a hand-rolled cigar.

Tamdhu Cigar Malt III undergoes a unique maturation journey, developing its complex natural colour and flavour exclusively within the finest first fill European oak Oloroso sherry casks. Each cask has been carefully curated, ensuring the wood has a strikingly robust character, capable of matching the opulence of a premium cigar. This commitment to quality and craftsmanship ensures an unforgettable experience, perfect for whisky aficionados seeking a companion to their most cherished cigars or for non-cigar smokers, an exceptional dram on its own.

The boldness of first fill European sherry oak casks provides Cigar Malt III with a wonderful scent and a warm, rich colour while reflecting Tamdhu’s fabulous Speyside character . The whisky’s toasted gingerbread and honey aroma swirls into indulgent notes of creamy panna cotta and dried fruits. Mirroring the slow and deliberate puff of a cigar, this single malt gradually envelops the palate with its full-bodied layers, culminating in a satisfying finish that lingers with a jammy haze of apricots and rich praline. Each element artfully combines to deliver a captivating and unforgettable sensation.

Sandy McIntyre, Tamdhu Distillery Manager, said: “Following the resounding success of Cigar Malt II, we take immense pleasure in introducing the latest expression in this distinguished series: Cigar Malt III.

“Reflecting the timeless pairing of cigars and single malts, this exceptional release showcases an especially bold flavour profile that harmonises beautifully with the finest of cigars. Cigar Malt III is testament to Tamdhu’s unwavering commitment to full-term sherry cask maturation, boasting an unparalleled depth and character.”

From Tamdhu Whisky Distillery, Speyside.

£224.90

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Angel’s Envy “K&L Exclusive” Cask #230367 Private Select Port Finished Kentucky Straight Bourbon (750ml)

($89.99)

K&L Notes: A true gem from the Angel’s Envy single-barrel program. The brand that brought cask-finished bourbon into the mainstream continues to bottle stellar Kentucky Straight Bourbon with that added kick of quality port wine barrels. For years, the only high-proof offering from the brand was the meager handful of cask-strength bottles we received each year, which sold for hundreds of dollars and were virtually unobtainable. Now we can lock in a full barrel at 55% ABV (the same proof as the highly sought-after Russell’s single barrels) and just a couple of points shy of full cask strength. As with any of our exclusive single barrels, we’re highly picky in choosing our casks, but with finished barrels our standards are arguably even higher, as it’s so easy to mess up the process. This one is the cream of the crop. We passed on multiple rounds of very good casks to find this one that is an absolute 10/10. The perfect combination of sweet corn, rich and spicy toasted oak, and that pop of clean red fruit provided by a high-quality port barrel. Straight out of the bottle, it noses like a classic Manhattan from a top-notch cocktail bar but with the added power of a neat pour of high-ABV Kentucky bourbon.

Andrew Whiteley | K&L Spirits Buyer | Review Date: September 06, 2023

Caramel in color with a slight tinge of garnet, this particular barrel is beautiful before you even open the bottle. Pour it into your glass and you’re greeted by a wide array of candied corn, toasted caramels, Madagascar vanilla, fleshy ripe plums, sweet dark cherries, charred oak, and a mélange of spice ranging from Tellicherry black pepper to Ceylon cinnamon and warm East Indian nutmeg. The high ABV delivers tons of power and intensity in aroma and flavor, but paradoxically, nearly no burn on the palate. In a blind proof trial, you’d be hard pressed to place this accurately, a testament to the amount of stuffing this particular barrel of bourbon carries. The finish is long, and the red-fruited sweetness from the port barrel lingers forever. Going back to nose your empty glass, you might forget whether you poured yourself a bourbon or a glass of Carpano Antica. It pays to be choosy—we had to cycle through several rounds of barrels to find just the right fit for the store, but in the end, this barrel was the perfect blend of Angel’s Envy’s sweet and easy-going profile and the intensity we want in our K&L exclusive casks.

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ISLE OF HARRIS

THE HEARACH – SINGLE MALT

70cl | 46% ABV

The Hearach is the first, historic Single Malt Whisky from the Isle of Harris, located off the northwest coast of Scotland. The distillery’s inaugural release is strongly influenced by its Outer Hebridean island home and is a spirit of complexity and character. The Whisky is the first legal dram from the island and every drop has been distilled, matured, and bottled in Harris by the local men and women of the distillery.

The Hearach was matured in a combination of first fill ex-Bourbon casks, and Oloroso and Fino Sherry butts. The Hearach is lightly peated to between 12 – 15 ppm, bottled at 46% abv, non-chill filtered, and free from artificial colouring. A fruity and floral dram with flavours of toasted malt, sweet apple, vanilla and warming spice complimented by subtle wafts of smoke.

£64.95

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