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The Grand Whisky Auction is now LIVE!
There are 2200+ lots to browse and bid on this month with one of the highlights being this 2010 Bruichladdich Rivesaltes Hogshead.
Interested in selling whisky in our next auction?
T.+44 (0)1463 210 427 – sales@thegrandwhiskyauction.com
The Macallan and renowned musician, Charlie Burchill of Simple Minds have come together to explore a sensory world, discovering the parallels between sound, aroma, flavour and colour through The Macallan Rare Cask, 2023 Release.
Drawing upon his creativity and expertise, Charlie reflects upon the flavour notes of this exceptional whisky, identifying rare tasting notes, such as intense sweet raisin, and drawing a connection between the importance of wood to both whisky and his own music.
Through his unique perspective, we explore the profound synergies between a work of art in the realms of music and whisky making, exploring how the delicate balance of notes in both musical composition and a remarkable single malt reveals the essence of incredible creation.
Rare Cask, 2023 Release
The Macallan Rare Cask is created from special oak casks that exhibit unique and rare characteristics. Carefully selected by The Macallan Whisky Mastery Team, the whisky exhibits a 100% natural deep ruby mahogany colour, an intense sweet raisin flavour and a rich velvety mouthfeel.
Caol Ila 15 Year Old 2008 vintage Islay single malt Scotch whisky. Single bourbon cask #CM302 bottled March 2023 by House of Macduff for the Golden Cask series. 236 numbered bottles.
Caol Ila Distillery is famous for the stunning view from its still house windows looking out across the Sound of Islay and for the objects which have passed by including naval battleships, submarines and whales. Caol Ila was established in 1846 by Hector Henderson on a sheltered but rocky stretch of coast on north east Islay. Now the largest malt whisky distillery on Islay it produces peated and some un-peated malt whisky with the distillery range including Caol Ila 12 year old and the Distiller’s Edition. Caol Ila participates in Feis Ile, the annual Islay Festival of Malt and Music.
THE 1.9.8.3 COLLECTION
As you may know, we launched our 1.9.8.3 collection LAST WEEK in celebration of the Society’s 40th anniversary. But due to the limited nature of this set, many of you will have sadly missed out. But DON’T WORRY! At the Society, we always have quality alternatives for you to choose from based on one of our flavour profiles OR keep scrolling to discover how to WIN A SET.
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
Welcome to this weeks episode of the show in which I’ll be looking at a number of Independent bottlings of Bruichladdich. The Good Dram Show with Chris Goodrum Episode 513 – Do I Need An Excuse For A Bruichladdich Episode?
“I Can’t Wait to Spark Joy in Our Visitors”
Ellie Nichols, Senior Visitor Assistant at
The Scotch Whisky Experience
Susan Morrison, Chief Executive and Ellie Nichols, Senior Visitor Assistant discuss the new tour at
The Scotch Whisky Experience.
Anticipation builds as work nears completion on the enhanced tour at The Scotch Whisky Experience, located at the top of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile. Following a major investment of £3 million the new tour is expected to launch in July.
The Scotch Whisky Experience has been sharing the delights of Scotch whisky to a global audience of 8.5 million visitors for more than 35 years and is one of Edinburgh’s five-star attractions.
Susan Morrison, Chief Executive of The Scotch Whisky Experience, said “it has been so exciting to see the development of our new immersive visitor experience and we cannot wait to share it. This unusual technology and our brilliant team of guides will lead visitors through the distilling process using a unique method of storytelling.”
More than just a liquid, Scotch whisky is an expression of Scotland and its rich traditions and natural heritage. The new tour promises to take visitors on a captivating journey across the country to discover what makes whisky the spirit of Scotland.
As well as learning about the distilling process, the immersive experience will also give visitors an appreciation of the importance wood has on the character and flavour of Scotch before the angels have their share.
Excitement is palpable amongst staff who will shortly begin their training with the new technology. Ellie Nichols, Senior Visitor Assistant at The Scotch Whisky Experience, said; ”working at The Scotch Whisky Experience sparks joy and I love teaching people about whisky. I can’t wait to spark the same joy in our visitors. This new, completely immersive, experience is going to capture their attention from the minute they step through the doors. This is such a unique place, and I can’t wait to be part of the future of The Scotch Whisky Experience.”
The July launch of this enhanced tour at The Scotch Whisky Experience will ensure even more visitors are welcomed into the extraordinary world of Scotland’s whisky heritage.
The Scotch Whisky Experience is a five-star visitor attraction, where visitors learn about all aspects of Scotch whisky, situated on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile. As well as tours and tastings, guests can purchase whisky and souvenirs in the shop or enjoy a meal at the Amber Restaurant & Whisky Bar.
The Scotch Whisky Experience is also home to one of the largest whisky collections in the world, The Diageo Claive Vidiz Scotch Whisky Collection.
The Experience is available in 20 languages with family-friendly and tailored tours and is fully wheelchair accessible.
Open daily with tours available from 10:00 – 17:00
(extended hours at weekends and high season)
Tours range from £21.00 per person and are available to book online at: www.scotchwhiskyexperience.co.uk
June 12, 2023 (Hawthorne, NY) – Ultimate Spirits Challenge (USC), since 2010 the world’s most prestigious global spirits competition, today releases the results of the 2023 Challenge. USC 2023 proved to be the fourteenth consecutive year of record submissions. Entries arrived from more than 50 spirit-producing nations.
The judging, held through May and early June, determined 68 Chairman’s Trophy winners, 300 Finalists, and 514 Great Values. As always, USC was conducted at the custom-designed Ultimate Beverage Challenge (UBC) Evaluation Center, located in Hawthorne, NY.
Says UBC Co-Founder and Judging Director F. Paul Pacult, “Aside from being the largest USC ever, this year’s Challenge was likewise the most global, with an impressive array of quality distillates from places as far away from New York as China, Australia, India, Kazakhstan, and Chile. Virtually all categories saw healthy gains and all whiskey categories.
“Since producers tend to enter their top-shelf marques into USC, it’s clear that they look to us for the most accurate and unbiased data in the industry.”
After undergoing careful analysis through multiple panels, all products are rated on the 100-point scale by the spirits industry’s most renowned judges including buyers, journalists, educators, authors, and bar owners. Spirits scoring 85+ points receive a detailed tasting note. All spirits scoring 80+ points receive an individual results page, which provides all downloadable marketing material.
View complete results at www.ultimate-beverage.com/usc2023results
ULTIMATE SPIRITS CHALLENGE 2023 CHAIRMAN’S TROPHY WINNERS
READY-TO-DRINK COCKTAIL
Whiskey: Witherspoon Whiskey Old Fashioned
WHISKY – CANADA
Crown Royal Extra Rare 29 Years Old
WHISKEY – IRELAND
Blended: Midleton Very Rare Vintage Release 2023
Single Malt: Teeling Blackpitts Peated
Single Pot Still: Red Spot 15 Years Old
WHISKY –JAPAN
Hayashi 24 Years Old Ryukyu
WHISKY – SCOTLAND
Blended: Dewar’s 18 Years Old
Blended Malt: Johnnie Walker Green Label
Independent Merchant: The Scotch Malt Whisky Society Cask No. 78.58 Baking easter treats 9 Years Old
Single Malt-Highland: Aberfeldy Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Cask Finish 15 Years Old
Single Malt-Island: Highland Park 21 Years Old
Single Malt-Islay: Bowmore 18 Years Old
Single Malt-Speyside: Mortlach 16 Years Old
WHISKEY – USA
Bottled-In-Bond: Henry McKenna 10 Years Old Single Barrel
Blended: Old Elk Wheat N’ Rye
Bourbon: W.L. Weller Full Proof
Flavored: Ole Smoky Apple Pie Tennessee Moonshine
Rye: Tumblin’ Dice Rye Small Batch, Barrel Proof 7 Years Old
Single Barrel: Bower Hill Bourbon
Single Malt: Courage & Conviction Sherry Cask
Tennessee: George Dickel Reserve Cask Strength 17 Years Old
Wheat: Bainbridge Battle Point Two Islands Hokkaido Mizunara Cask
Other: Barrell Private Release Whiskey Finished in a Pedro Ximenez Sherry Barrel
WHISK(E)Y – WORLD
M&H APEX Dead Sea Single Malt
ULTIMATE SPIRITS CHALLENGE…No shortcuts. Just honest, impartial judging.
ABOUT ULTIMATE BEVERAGE CHALLENGE
Ultimate Beverage Challenge (UBC) provides expert evaluation of spirits for producers, importers, and marketers through its innovative annual competition: Ultimate Spirits Challenge. UBC partners are F. Paul Pacult, Sue Woodley and David Talbot.
Meet Ardray: the blend like no other
Scottish production meets Japanese heritage – and the results are stunning
Grain, malt and generations of expertise: Ardray is a brand-new blended Scotch, and a masterclass in balance and finesse.
£55.00
Brand new whisky brand Ardray makes a bold claim: to reimagine blended Scotch. With its luxurious nose, sumptuous mouthfeel and complex palate, it more than hits that brief.More than two years in the making, it’s a Scotch that’s been crafted by the Japanese team behind Hibiki, Yamazaki and Hakushu. It’s precise. It’s exacting. It’s a whisky that’s got us all excited here at Milroy’s.And it’s remarkable to sip. Florals, orchard fruits and subtle spices all sit harmoniously alongside an elegant savoury smoke. Ardray is a game-changer for blended Scotch. Secure your bottle today.
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Here are a wee selection of drams on offer, with your highlight of the week this Islay malt that should be on the whisky shelf of any peaty fan!
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