Glencadam Reserve De Burgundy

​Glencadam Reserve de Burgundy Single Malt whisky is carefully crafted by the Master Distiller in small batches.

From Glencadam’s historic dunage warehouses, he has carefully selected single malt matured in exceptional ex-bourbon American oak casks. The single malt in these casks has been expertly married then finished in hand selected Pinot Noir wine barrels from Burgundy France.

Tasting Notes:

Nose: Rich aromas of dark fruits, morello cherry jam, stewed plums and chocolate mousse.

Palate:  Sweet and oily with layers of cooked blackcurrants, Brazil nuts, brambles and banana bread with hints of espresso, clove and star anise.

Finish: Mocha coffee and black Forrest gateaux grading into warming ginger, nutmeg and cedar spices.

Glencadam Pinot Noir Wine
£42.99

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Glencadam Reserva PX

The second small batch from Glencadam is this sensational Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask finish.

Rolling out a who’s who of sherry tasting notes, Glencadam spirit is rounded off in ex-bourbon casks before being finished in pretty active casks to add a great tasting sherry influence to the whisky.

Tasting Notes:

Nose: Rich aromas of Christmas pudding, dried figs and dark chocolate bound with cedar and clove spices.

Palate: Sweet layers of maple syrup, treacle toffees and prunes mingle with maraschino cherries, brandy butter and Black Forest gateaux.

Finish:  Warming impressions of cinder toffee, fruit cake and crystalised ginger trailing off into cherry jam and espresso coffee linger

Glencadam PX Sherry Cask
£42.99

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Glencadam 18 Year Old

The new release of Glencadam 18 Year Old has been bottled at 46% vol and packaged in a striking dark emerald colour complementing the look and feel of the Glencadam portfolio.

ike all the editions in the range with age statements, the 18 years old has not been chill-filtered and no colouring has been added.

Tasting Notes:

Nose: Elegant aromas of fresh stone fruits, pear blossom, dried pineapple and panna cotta with hints of baking spices.

Palate: Creamy layers of baked peach, rice pudding, lemon curd and crème caramel mingled with cosy nutmeg and cinnamon.

Finish: Poached pears, ginger biscuits and apricot. Danish fading into a sweet spice linger

Glencadam 18 Year Old
£135.00

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Wolfcraig 14 Year Old Deluxe Blend

Hand Selected Casks for the
Richest Finish

The second release from the ultimate partnership of Master Blenders, with over 100 years experience in crafting some of of the world’s finest Scotch Whisky.

Coming Soon

Crafted with specially selected casks from Bodega San Andreas, Spain, hand-picked by Wolfcraig Master Blenders, Richard Paterson and Ian Macmillan. The chosen Muscatel, Amontillado and PX Sherry Casks were individually matured, then expertly blended together to create the perfect harmony. Wolfcraig 14 Year Old Deluxe Blend will launch on the Wolfcraig website in August 2023, RRP £80.

When we say hand selected, we mean it. Richard personally went out to meet his great friends at the heart of the famous bodega where the original sherry is aged. It has been essential for Richard and Ian to use the very finest casks available in the industry for influencing and shaping the rich finish of their second collaborative Wolfcraig release.

As always, please get in touch with any questions oninfo@wolfcraig.com.

Slainte mhath,

The Wolfcraig Team

Benromach 10 Year Old

2012 vintage limited edition Contrasts

From Speyside’s Benromach distillery, a pair of 10 year old 2012 vintages matured in contrasting oak casks. One matured in air dried oak and the other in kiln dried oak. Remarkably different flavour profiles for otherwise identical whiskies. Ideal for a side-by-side whisky tasting.

Benromach 10 Year Old 2012 Contrasts: Air Dried Oak (2023)
Benromach 10 Year Old 2012 Contrasts: Kiln Dried Oak (2023)

Both at £62.12 / u$68* / €60*

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Tomatin takes home the gold at this year’s San Francisco World Spirits Competition

Award-winning Highland distillery, Tomatin, has added another ten accolades to its growing collection, after sweeping up at this year’s San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC).

Located in the heart of the Highlands, the Tomatin distillery is known for its elegant spirit which has continued to excite the industry and consumers with a remarkable range of premium single malt whiskies.

Judges at the SFWSC 2023 awarded Tomatin:

• 36 Year Old single malt – Double Gold
• 30 Year Old single malt– Double Gold
• 18 Year Old single malt – Double Gold
• 12 Year Old single malt – Gold
• Legacy single malt – Gold
• Cask Strength single malt – Gold
• 14 Year Old – Silver

It is the second year in a row that the distillery’s 18 Year Old has picked up Double Gold at the world renowned competition.

Judges at SFWSC 2023 also recognised Cù Bòcan, a single malt brand distilled at the Tomatin distillery in limited batches every winter, focusing on unusual cask maturations.  Judges awarded the Cù Bòcan Signature and 15 Year Old with Double Gold, while its Creation #5, the latest release which was only revealed last month, took home a Gold.

The SFWSC is one of the world’s most prestigious spirits contests, with experts from the drinks industry leading the judging process. The 2023 event was held at Hotel Nikko in San Francisco from April 13th until April 15^th and was another record-breaking year with more than 5,500 entries from all corners of the world.

Graham Eunson, Master Distiller at Tomatin Distillery, said:

“What an honour to receive such praise of our distillery at one of the world’s best spirits competitions. The breadth and depth of our liquid profile has really shone through, with judges selecting the best of our core range and premium editions.

“These kinds of accolades serve as fantastic recognition of our efforts, and the great work of the Tomatin team, who are central to the quality of whisky that we produce here.”

Tomatin’s origins date back to the 15th century, with the first formal distillery established in 1897. Passing through generations of craftspeople working at Tomatin, many for their entire lives, the distillery is embedded in the community. Today Tomatin is renowned for its collection of smooth whiskies.

Tomatin is located in the Scottish Highlands (near Inverness) and is famous for its portfolio of soft and mellow whiskies, including a core range, a limited-edition range and a premium archive range (prices range from £35 – £17,500). Tomatin Single Malt is owned by Japanese company Takara Shuzo International: https://www.takara-intl.co.jp/en/

Tomatin has been dedicated to protecting its craft, its environment and particularly its community, which is at the very heart of the brand. Many of the craftspeople working on site have been doing so their entire working lives – all working towards producing a wide range of single malts, beloved across the world.

In 2022, Tomatin launched its new brand platform, ‘To What Matters’ – designed to remind people about the important things in life. ‘To What Matters’ is the latest chapter in the brand’s evolution; a positive call to arms that represents the spiritual DNA of Tomatin – a human belief in what’s truly important in life. The significant moments.

Recognition of the Highland distillery’s craftsmanship continues to grow globally.

In 2022, Tomatin was awarded ‘Scotch Whisky Producer of the Year’ and ‘Outstanding Spirits Producer of the Year’ at the International Wine & Spirit Competition. Later that year, it was recognised as ‘Sustainable Distillery of the Year’ at Whisky Magazine’s Icons of Whisky 2023, in recognition of its continued contribution to sustainably at the distillery.

In 2023, Tomatin’s Legacy single malt, part of the core range, was awarded Gold at the International Wine & Spirit Competition. It also took home seven awards at the San Fransisco World Spirits Competition, while Cù Bòcan, which is produced at the distillery in limited batches every winter, took home three.

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Our July auction is now LIVE!

Place your bids Until Sunday 23rd July 2023 3pm.

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Every month, we present an incredible selection of whiskies and other fine spirits to our members right across the globe. You will find everything here from limited edition releases and vintage bottles to whole casks of rare whisky. There is certainly something for everyone – whether you are looking to collect, invest or enjoy!

Macallan – 71 Year Old (1950) Tales of Macallan Volume 1

Midleton – 47 Year Old (1973) Very Rare (Silent Distillery Collection 3^rd Release)

 Kawasaki – 1976 Ichiro’s Choice

Brora – 39 Year Old (1982) Single Cask #582 (Distillery Collection – Hidden Beneath)

Buffalo Trace – Double Eagle Very Rare (20 Year Old) 2022 Release (75cl)

Selling whisky? Why not arrange the pick-up of your bottles using our global courier service? If you’re based in Scotland, you might want to arrange the personal collection of your bottles. Wherever you’re based in the world, we will make getting your bottles into our monthly auction as simple as possible. Get in touch with the Whisky Hammer team now by dropping them a message at sales@whiskyhammer.com.

KENTUCKY DISTILLERS’ ASSOCIATION WELCOMES SOUTHERN KENTUCKY DISTILLERY AS NEWEST MEMBER

BOURBON CONTINUES EXPANDING ACROSS KENTUCKY, BUILDING A STRONG FUTURE FOR ADDITIONAL COMMUNITIES

FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky Distillers’ Association today announced Southern Kentucky Distillery in Cumberland County as the newest member of the historic non-profit trade group that unites and leads Kentucky’s signature Bourbon and distilled spirits industry.

Located at 4890 Albany Road in Burkesville, Southern Kentucky Distillery was founded in 2018 and opened in 2022 by Junior Cecil, Dr. Michael Wilson and Kevin Dailey. All three are originally from the area and graduates of universities in Kentucky.

The distillery currently produces 25 barrels per day with plans for an expansion this month that will double its capacity to 50 barrels per day. Brands include Ancient Sun Vodka, Slate Fork Flavored Moonshine and upcoming Broadhead Wheated Bourbon and Long Ridge Rye Bourbon.

Owners plan to open the gift shop and tasting room for tours later this year, as well as spaces for weddings and events. Southern Kentucky Distillery joins the KDA as a Craft level member, aging between 1 and 10,000 barrels per year.

“We are proud of our team and humbled by the support we have received locally for the distillery,” Dailey said. “We look forward to working with the KDA to honor and share the traditions of making Bourbon here in Cumberland County and the Commonwealth of Kentucky.”

Co-founder Cecil said the state of Kentucky and the Kentucky Distillers’ Association have done a tremendous job promoting the Bourbon industry worldwide. “Even before we started up, the KDA supported us with many references for our legal and compliance efforts.”

Dr. Wilson said, “Joining the KDA is an important part of our business plans. Our region and its picturesque lakes attract visitors from all over, and we look forward to introducing bourbon to more of them!”

KDA President Eric Gregory said the industry has been excited to watch Southern Kentucky Distillery’s progress over the last few years, as Cumberland County was a “dry” territory without alcohol sales until 2016.

“As Bourbon builds in additional communities across the Commonwealth, Cumberland County will continue to benefit from the economic development, tax revenue, jobs and tourism that comes with it,” Gregory said. “We’re thrilled that Cumberland County and the south-central region of Kentucky are able to take part in the Kentucky Bourbon renaissance thanks to the incredible team at Southern Kentucky Distillery. We proudly welcome them to the KDA and our family of Kentucky’s finest distillers.”

About the Kentucky Distillers’ Association:

Founded in 1880, the Kentucky Distillers’ Association is the legendary voice for Kentucky’s signature Bourbon and distilled spirits industry. Its diverse and growing membership produces the overwhelming majority of the world’s Bourbon, from historic, global brands to emerging micro distilleries that are fostering the next generation of the Commonwealth’s landmark economic engine and its thriving, timeless craft. Member benefits include media relations, international trade development, private sampling events, technical assistance, economic development support, networking, legal defense, marketing strategies, governmental and regulatory advocacy and innovative tourism experiences through the KDA’s world-famous Kentucky Bourbon Trail® and Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour® adventures. A 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization, the KDA maintains an open membership policy, champions a strong commitment to the responsible and moderate consumption of spirits, and fights to curb underage drinking and drunk driving. Learn more at www.kybourbon.com and www.kybourbontrail.com.

AUCTION ENDING SOON!

Our auction is almost at a close, finishing on Sunday the 23^rd July from 8pm BST. Don’t miss out on your last chance to bid on some awesome bottles, including these Macallan favourites; Folio V, Folio VI and Genesis, which was released in 2018 to mark the opening of the new distillery. Genesis also celebrates the design processes used to build the state of the art, environmentally friendly building. A highly prized and important bottling in the history of the Macallan Distillery, limited to a mere 2,500 bottles.

Add to your Macallan Collection with the James Bond 007 Decade V release. Released in 2022 to mark the 60th anniversary of fictional super spy James Bond. A six part release from the Macallan Distillery, each bottle celebrates a different decade in that sixty year period. This is decade five (V). The artwork is from Casino Royale (2006) and Quantum of Solace (2008), when Daniel Craig was just starting out in his famous role.

This highly popular Speymalt enjoys a huge following from connoisseurs and collectors alike and you can see why when you see such an old Macallan with such a great vintage, an increasingly rare expression of the spirit from the distillery, distilled in 1950!

Whatever your preference, we’ve got something we think will interest everyone and remember folks, if you want to place a cheeky late bid, you’ve got to be in it to win it! There’s still time to register at clickwhiskyauctions.com

GlenAllachie Cask Strength

“Every batch GlenAllachie create of their 10 year old Cask Strength, it represents the direction in which they are taking The GlenAllachie” says Master Distiller, Billy Walker. The ninth iteration of the coveted decade old batch release is no different, showcasing the richness and complexities of our honeyed spirit after maturation in the finest oak.

Guided by 50 years of experience and fuelled by his passion for wood management, Billy crafted Batch 9 with perfection in mind. A marriage of spirit from Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso Sherry casks, along with Rioja barriques and medium charred/medium toasted American Virgin Oak barrels, this mahogany malt sits proudly alongside its predecessors. Delivering classic Sherried notes of indulgent dark chocolate and dried fruits, coupled with sweet spices and red berries, this prized release is presented at natural cask strength of 58.1%.

Colour: Intense Mahogany.
Nose: Bursting with ripe red berries, hazelnuts and heather honey, with hints of orchard fruits, cinnamon spice and gingersnaps.
Taste: Lashings of dark chocolate, honeycomb and caramelised demerara sugar, followed by notes of treacle, mocha and ginger, with plum and toffee on the finish.

From GlenAllachie Whisky Distillery, Speyside.

Limited Time only £56.50 >>