FIOR – Premium Blended Scotch Whisky

Fior is the first Scotch to be owned by an American Veteran, Major Eric Dominijanni, USMC Retired. At 86 proof, it is an ultra-premium blend of Highland and Speyside Scotches boasting a high malt to grain ratio (40%/60%). It has a rich maple color and an inviting nose of warm vanilla mixed with a hint of campfire smoke. The rounded palate is complete with notes oak, chocolate, and soft spices. The luxuriously smooth finish balances comforting malt tones and warm almonds to lure you back for more.

Fior has earned many prestigious awards, including a double gold from the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, a Platinum medal from the Ascot Awards, a gold medal from the Santé Competition, and 93 points from the New York International Spirits Competition.

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LOST DISTILLERIES RELEASE

Many distilleries of Scotland closed down in the 80s. Unfortunately, many of them did not come back – but the liquid remained!

Dallas Dhu 1979

Dallas Dhu operated from 1899 to 1983 in Forres. This lost distillery is one that can be visited, as it re-opened to the public in 1988 under Scotland’s Historic Buildings and Monument Directorate. This single cask was distilled in June 1979 and aged 43 years in a refil American hogshead. It was bottled without chill-filtration or artificial colouring by Gordon & MacPhail for their private collection.

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Port Ellen 1981 Private Collection

Port Ellen was established as a malt mill in 1825 and then developed as a distillery from 1833 to 1892. The distillery was closed in 1983, but it still houses a malting that continues to supply all Islay distilleries, per an agreement signed in 1987. This single malt was distilled in 1981 and aged 42 years in a single refill sherry butt. It was bottled by Gordon & MacPhail for their Private Collection at natural cask strength, without chill filtration or artificial colouring. £9950.00

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Glen Mhor 1973 Private Collection

Glen Mhor operated from 1894 to 1983 and was located next door to Glen Albyn in Inverness. This single cask was distilled in 1973 and aged 49 years in a refill sherry hogshead, bottled by Gordon & MacPhail for their Private Collection, without colouring and chill-filtration at natural cask strength. £6000.00

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St Magdalene 1982 Private Collection

St. Magdalene was established at least by 1798 as Linlithgow. It was moved to the new St Magdalene site in 1834 to be close to the Union Canal. Before the distillery existed, the site was home to a leper colony, convent, and hospital at various points in time between the 12th century and the distillery’s 18th-century founding. After closure, the building was converted into apartment buildings. This single malt was distilled in 1982 and aged for 40 years in refill American Hogshead. IIt was bottled by Gordon & MacPhail for their Private Collection at natural cask strength, without chill-filtering and artificial colouring. £3000.00

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Littlemill 31 Years Old 1991 Connoisseur’s Choice

Littlemill was Scotland’s oldest distillery, situated on the border of the Lowlands and Highlands. It’s unclear when the distilling started, but a stone in one of the warehouses was carved with 1772. This single cask was distilled in 1991 and was aged for 31 years in a refill American hogshead. It was bottled in 2023 by Gordon & Macphail for their Connoisseur’s Choice Collection without chill-filtration or artificial colouring. £1600.00

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Glen Albyn 1979 Private Collection

Glen Albyn Distillery was a Scotch malt whisky distillery in Inverness that operated from 1846 to 1983. The distillery was demolished in 1988. This single cask was distilled in 1979 and aged for 43 years in a refill sherry puncheon. It was bottled at natural cask strength and without chill filtration by Gordon & MacPhail for their Private Collection. £3500.00

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Banff 1976 Private Collection

The Banff Distillery was founded in 1824. The distillery’s turbulent history was marked by fires, explosions and even an air raid. After World War 2, the distillery was renovated – not without incidents, and continued production until 1983, with the very last warehouse destroyed by a fire in 1991. This single cask was distilled on the 26th of October 1976, aged in a Refill Sherry Butt for 46 years before bottling by Gordon & MacPhail for their Private Collection without chill filtration or artificial colouring. £4300.00

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Gold and Silver Award Winners

 We are excited to announce that we have been awarded three gold medals and 2 silver medals at this years The Spirits Business World Whisky Masters 2023.

Our Cotswolds Signature Single Malt Whisky, Founders Choice and Oloroso Single Cask all won Gold.

Cotswolds New Char Virgin Oak Single Cask (which was a limited edition) and Hearts and Crafts – Banyuls Cask both won silver.

These prestigious accolades are a testament to our dedication to crafting exceptional whiskies. It’s an honour to be among the best in the industry, and we’re grateful for the continued support.

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Hakushu 18 Year Old Peated Malt Suntory 100th Anniversary Release

Celebrate 100 years of House of Suntory with this limited edition Hakushu 18 Year Old featuring a special new label design in honour of Suntory’s strive for quality and ingenuity, grounding them in Japanese culture.

Hakushu 18 Year Old was born at Suntory’s mountain distillery nestled deep in the forests of Mt. Kaikomagatake. Refined and elegant, the expression is a beautifully gentle Japanese take on peated whisky. The smoke never overwhelms, and is more layered and fragrant than it is in Scotch.

The nose opens with notes of crisp green apple, fragrant jasmine and subtle smoke, which lead to a sweet palate of chocolate-chip biscuits and vanilla. The finish is quite dry, with more sweet and gentle smoke.

Refined and elegant; a beautifully gentle Japanese take on peated whisky

£1,275.00

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Macallan 18 Year Old Sherry Oak Cask Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml)

$425.00

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The Macallan’s benchmark excellence is nowhere more evident than in the 18 year old, which is matured for a minimum of 18 years in seasoned sherry casks. Classic Macallan, with aromas and flavors of dried apricots and figs, spice, chocolate and orange zest. Made exclusively in hand-picked sherry oak casks from Jerez, Spain. As always, the Macallan is bottled with its natural color. This is the new package but the same old Mac 18!

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The Yuza Distillery was founded in 2017 in the city of the same name in the Yamagata Prefecture. It sits near Mount Chokai, which provides a pure, clean water source for the distillery, and it is the first and only distillery in the entire area.

Assemble your whisky-loving friends, your flavour enthusiasts or anyone you’d like to share a dram with because it’s time to celebrate The Gathering! Our annual September birthday bash is nearly upon us once again, book your Gathering events tickets online NOW.

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GUINNESS WORLD RECORD: BIGGEST ONLINE TASTING

As part of our 40th anniversary celebrations this year, we’re attempting to achieve a Guinness World Record for the largest online whisky tasting. This will be a 45-minute, three-dram tasting on Saturday, 30 September 2023 at 2pm BST. For those of you who can’t join us at an in-person event, we invite you to join us in sharing a dram online at our virtual tasting.

We have virtual tasting packs available on the website NOW, so make sure you are part of this MAVERICK moment! BUY your tasting packs now and be sure to read the instructions on how to make sure your tasting on the day counts.

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TASTING PACK

The Gathering is all about coming together with other Society members, some events that you will not want to miss are now online. Make sure you book your tickets now to share a dram, all together now (How to join the Society? See below!).

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, The Vaults, 87 Giles Street, Leith EH6 6BZ

Contact: sales@smws.com or call 0131 555 2929 (Mon-Fri 9am-4.45pm). Visit the Society at here for membership information

This is your chance to join and to take advantage of their great offers!

Spot the SMWS bottles in this amusing You Tube video

KEEPER’S HEART INTRODUCE GERARD GARLAND AS THEIR
GLOBAL BRAND AMBASSADOR

O’Shaughnessy Distilling Co. (OSDC), the family-owned Minneapolis distillery have announced Gerard Garland as its Global Brand Ambassador for the award-winning Keeper’s Heart Irish American Whiskey.

Keeper’s Heart brought its new style of whiskey to Irish shores and stores when it launched here in March this year. Led by master distiller (and fellow Irish man) Brian Nation, it brings together the best of Irish and American whiskeys and techniques in celebration of these two renowned and distinct distilling traditions.

Dublin native Gerard joins the OSDC team with over two decades of experience in the whiskey business, having spent the last 9 years working with iconic Irish Whiskey brands such as Redbreast Irish Whiskey, Spot Whiskeys, Powers Irish Whiskey and Midleton Very Rare. His role will focus on growing and developing Keepers Heart for the Irish and International Market.

Speaking about his appointment, Gerard commented:

“I couldn’t be more excited to represent Keeper’s Heart and join a brand at the start of an incredible journey, creating a new style of whiskey that is already capturing the hearts and minds of whiskey lovers in the US and Ireland. It is fantastic to be once again teaming up with Brian as we look to build on our momentum, expand our footprint and celebrate the moments worth keeping!”

“We are delighted to have Gerard on board as Global Brand Ambassador for Keeper’s Heart. He is one of the most recognisable faces in the business and brings with him a wealth of experience combined with a passion for sharing Irish whiskey with the world – we know he is the right man for the job. We can’t wait to grow Keepers Heart together.” shared Patrick O’Shaughnessy, Co-Founder of O’Shaughnessy Distilling Co.

Gerard was awarded Irish Whiskey Ambassador of year at Whisky Magazines inaugural Icons of Whiskey Ireland Awards in 2017, and again was highly commended in 2020.

He then went on to win Global Irish Whiskey Ambassador of the Year at the World Icons of Whisky Awards in London in 2018. Gerard was the keynote speaker at this year’s Irish Whiskey Awards.

Gerard holds a General Certificate in Brewing and Distilling from The Institute of Brewing & Distilling and a WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) Level 2 Certificate in Wines, Spirits & other alcoholic beverages.

For additional information, please visit www.osdistilling.com/ and www.keepersheartwhiskey.com.

About Keeper’s Heart Irish + American Whiskey:
Keeper’s Heart Irish + American Whiskey launched in 2021, with Master Distiller Brian Nation showcasing an artful blend of hand-selected Irish pot still and grain whiskies with an American Rye Whiskey that is truly greater than the sum of its parts. With tempting notes of candied ginger, vanilla, lemon zest, spice, and sweet biscuits, it was the most awarded new whiskey of 2022 with many notable wins, including Platinum at the International Wine and Spirits Challenge, Platinum and ‘Best Whiskey in a Highball’ at the Beverage Tasting Institute, a score of 94 at the Ultimate Spirits Challenge, and Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

About Keeper’s Heart Irish + Bourbon Whiskey:
The team released Irish + Bourbon in March 2022 as a blend of Irish grain and pot still whiskeys with American Bourbon. Featuring notes of butterscotch sweetness mingling with freshly charred oak from the bourbon barrels, this blend is a uniquely delicious whiskey perfect for bourbon lovers. Like its predecessor, Irish + Bourbon is already winning its own share of accolades, with highlights including International Wine and Spirits Competition’s coveted Platinum Award.

About Keeper’s Heart Whiskey:
Cousins Patrick and Michael O’Shaughnessy founded Keeper’s Heart with the mission to create world-class whiskeys for the occasions in life that connect us and bring people together. Keeper’s Heart currently produces and matures triple pot distilled whiskeys in the traditional Irish style that will be released over the coming years. These new expressions will allow Keeper’s Heart to showcase how they continue to reimagine whiskey’s traditions.

Based in Minneapolis, Keeper’s Heart is created at The O’Shaughnessy Distilling Co., a state-of-the-art facility that they’re delighted to share with the public. Keeper’s Heart offers distillery tours and events, as well as a world-class bar and restaurant. They also offer a Cask Society program that gives members access to one-of-a-kind releases and special offers. Follow our journey on Instagram @KeepersHeartWhiskey.

July 2023 Auction  ENDS TONIGHT!! – 07.08.23

Featuring thousands of rare whiskies, this is a unique opportunity to bid on some of the world’s most sought-after bottles.

We have legendary vintages from pioneering independent bottlers, grandeur aplenty from established distilleries and unique and experimental drams from the hottest names in the whisky industry right now.

Notice re. EU lots: You will notice the return of  EU lots in our July auction. Before bidding, please review the guidance on our EU Information page.

Browse our Live Auction 

Laphroaig Samaroli 1967 Silver Cap

Glen Mhor 1966 Gordon and MacPhail Private Collection 

Stunning Old Speysiders from The Macallan, Strathisla, Glenfiddich & More

Bowmore 1967 Largiemeanoch 12 Years Old 

Exceptional bottlings from Whyte & Whyte 

Ballot Coming Soon:
Bimber Single Malt The Coronation of King Charles III

From London’s Bimber distillery, this commemorative release marking the Coronation of King Charles III has a limited run of only 1400 bottles. The non-age statement single malt is a unique marriage of American oak bourbon casks and Bordeaux red wine casks. Bottled at 52.2% abv. This commemorative release marks the Coronation of King Charles III with a limited run of only 1400 bottles! Registration closes Monday 7th August 2023 so be quick!

£85.00

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