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THE WHISKY EXCHANGE

This month we’ve welcomed two new The Whisky Exchange exclusives including the first Irish pot still whiskey ever to be finished in mezcal casks from Method and Madness and a powerful Bunnahabhain single malt that has spent more than three decades in a single oloroso sherry butt, adding layers of sweet spices, sticky caramel and nutty chocolate.

Other new releases include an elegantly peaty Yoichi single malt from Nikka’s most northerly distillery, limited-edition single malts from New Zealand’s Scapegrace distillery, and a Macallan single malt inspired by the Ethiopian Arabica coffee bean and bursting with notes of tiramisu, espresso, dark chocolate and Brazil nuts.

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Laphroaig 10 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

$34.99

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92 points Whisky Advocate

 This expression offers an uncompromising note of brine-laden peat and iodine, with charcoal and sweeter fruit notes also present. The palate is equally out there, with old-fashioned fabric Band-Aids, bladderwrack seaweed, black pepper, smoldering peat, vanilla, caramel, and sweet oak. The finish is as big as everything else, with barbecue, iodine, and asphalt. Still a classic! (GS, Fall 2018) 

92 points Wine Enthusiast

 Look for a distinctly peaty aroma, with hints of smoked fish, bacon and mesquite. The palate shows peat smoke from the first sip plus an undercurrent of honey, finishing with black pepper heat. Water brings out a spearmint note and a touch more vanilla. (KN)  (12/2017)

K&L Notes

*****The last time we sold Laphroaig 10 for this incredible price was February 6th, 2012! When this deal is gone – it is gone***** This 10 year old malt epitomizes the taste of Islay; rich, smoky and peaty. Known as “the most richly flavored of all Scotch whiskies,” Laphroaig is widely considered one of the finest distilleries in the world. The fact that they’ve held that distinction for two hundred years is nothing short of awe-inspiring. Laphroaig continues to maintain an on-site malting operation, which accounts for a small but significant chunk of the barley that they distill. Fermentation is conducted precisely in steel before distillation using a complex seven still system. The spirit is almost always filled into ex-bourbon barrels. The resulting whisky is one of the world’s great marvels; the confluence of nature’s bounty and human ingenuity. You may not like the way this whisky tastes, but you sure won’t ever forget it. If you do accept the siren’s call to this hollow by the bay, there’s fortunately no going back.

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Mannochmore 10YO, 46.7%, Cask&BottleCo

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Cask & Bottle Co are a brand new bottler on the independent scene. Based in London, and wanting to showcase some classic examples of Scottish whisky, we have their first ever bottling here to sample, a Mannochmore 10YO at 46.7% ABV, from a refil hogshead, producing 391 bottles of liquid

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Mannochmore is the definition of a distillery lost in the mist of Speyside. Only opening its doors in 1971, it was quickly mothballed in 1985, before reopening again in 1989, on the cusp of the modern worlds first whisky boom! Producing 6,000,000 litres of whisky per year, most of it ends up in Johnnie Walker, but a fair chunk is sold onto indie bottlers for this very purpose.

This the definition of an absolutely textbook summer time whisky…even though we may have gone passed summer by this point, as it’s a single cask, it’s worth putting in the bunker. Cheers!

Still Installation Brings Heaven Hill One Step Closer to a ‘Bourbon Capital Homecoming’

Heaven Hill Brands marks major milestone in Heaven Hill Springs Distillery construction

with installation of Vendome copper still

Bardstown, Ky. (August 31, 2023) – Heaven Hill Brands, the nation’s largest family owned and led spirits producer, marked a major milestone today in the more than $200 million project to build a new distillery in the Bourbon Capital of the World. Construction partners and media joined the company as they completed installation of the distillery’s Vendome copper still. This critical piece of the new Heaven Hill Springs Distillery marks a major step towards returning the company’s distilling processes to Bardstown for the first time since the 1996 fire that destroyed the original distillery.

The major milestone in the Heaven Hill Springs Distillery project coincides with the start of Bourbon Heritage Month and upcoming Kentucky Bourbon Festival, celebrations that have become synonymous with the rich heritage and craftsmanship of Kentucky Straight Bourbon.

“This project represents a significant investment in the future of bourbon production, solidifying Heaven Hill’s commitment to upholding the time-honored traditions that have made Kentucky Bourbon world-renowned,” said Allan Latts, co-president of Heaven Hill Brands.

The distillery is being built at 1015 Old Bloomfield Pike and is expected to be operational by the end of 2024. Initial production is slated for 150,000 barrels a year, and over time will have capacity to ramp up to producing 450,000 barrels annually. This will be in addition to the company’s distilling that occurs at the historic Bernheim Distillery in Louisville, which will continue to operate at full capacity of 450,000 barrels annually.

The new Vendome copper still was shipped by Vendome to Bardstown in two pieces on separate flatbeds. At nearly 60 feet tall and weighing more than 22,000 pounds, this still is capable of producing 35,500 proof-gallons per day which is equal to more than 500 barrels per day. Crafted from copper, a material celebrated for its role in distillation due to its exceptional heat conductivity, the still represents a marriage of traditional and modern technology. The state-of-the-art piece of equipment is poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the character and flavor profile of Heaven Hill’s future whiskeys.

In line with Heaven Hill’s 2030 Environmental Sustainability Strategy, the design of this new distillery reflects the company’s dedication to play a role in forming a more eco-conscious distilled spirits industry. The new still is insulated and then wrapped in a copper skin to enhance energy conservation throughout the whiskey-making process. The site will also include other sustainability efforts such as a wastewater pretreatment system and program to harness energy creation and recovery which will alleviate demands on the city’s electrical and water treatment plants. Once construction is closer to completion, the campus will use native plants and natural systems to manage stormwater runoff and improve habitat on the property.

“Our Bourbon Capital homecoming is one step closer as we mark this significant milestone in the development of our Heaven Hill Springs Distillery with the installation of the Vendome copper still,” said Kate Latts, co-president of Heaven Hill Brands. “As we uphold the values and heritage of our industry, this moment reflects our commitment to crafting exceptional bourbon and continuing our Heaven Hill legacy of excellence.”

For more information about Heaven Hill Brands and the Heaven Hill Springs Distillery project, please visit heavenhillsprings.com.

ABOUT HEAVEN HILL BRANDS: Founded in 1935, Bardstown, KY-based Heaven Hill Brands (www.heavenhill.com) is the nation’s largest independent, family-owned and led spirits producer and marketer and the world’s second-largest holder of Kentucky Bourbon. Heaven Hill’s diversified portfolio of brands includes Evan Williams, Elijah Craig, Larceny, and Henry McKenna Bourbons; Rittenhouse Rye Whisky; Deep Eddy Vodka; Admiral Nelson’s Rum; Black Velvet Canadian Whisky; Lunazul Tequila; HPNOTIQ Liqueur; Carolans Irish Cream Liqueur, plus the newly acquired Samson & Surrey portfolio

Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak 2023 Release

A distinguished single malt with an intensely rich profile, beautifully led by European Oak, sherry seasoned in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain.

£2,200.00
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Benromach Peat Smoke 2012 Bourbon Cask

Matured for 10 years in first-fill bourbon barrels, made with peated malted barley with phenol levels of 55ppm

£55.00

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Suntory “100th Anniversary – Yamazaki” 12 Year Old Japanese Single Malt Whisky

$300.00

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Introducing Batch 21: Dunnage nougat, a marriage of oak and fire! This is a wonderfully fruity Speyside single malt that has been maturing in a bourbon hogshead for nine years. But what makes this cask extra special? Well, it’s matured in ex-bourbon and custom-built American & French new oak casks.

The maturation process has left an EXQUISITE flavour explosion, giving a champagne frame of mind nosing neat before soaking gingerbread in the celebratory-worthy bubbly beside a classic kir royale cocktail with crème de cassis. On the palate, you will try pears poached in pinot noir topped with chantilly cream and vanilla custard, before a refreshing finish of elderflower sorbet.

Dive into this JUICY dram!

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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!

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THE MACALLAN JAMES BOND 60TH ANNIVERSARY RELEASE BRINGS 007 SUAVE TO BONHAMS WHISKY SALE

The Macallan James Bond 60^th Anniversary Release, Decades I-VI. Estimate: £6,000-7,000

Edinburgh –The Macallan James Bond 60th Anniversary Release, Decades I-VI will bring the suave sophistication of 007(TM) to Bonhams Fine Whisky online sale from the 11-20 September 2023. Celebrating the shared Scottish heritage of Bond and The Macallan, this remarkable collection of six limited edition bottles of exceptional single malt whisky, is presented in unique packs, each featuring original illustrations to denote the decade it represents. Distilled and bottled by The Macallan Distillers Ltd, the Anniversary Release is offered with an estimate of £6,000-7,000.

James Bond will be celebrated in London too when Sir Roger Moore: The Personal Collection goes under the hammer at Bonhams New Bond Street, this October. Sir Roger Moore played the spy in a total of seven films. Sir Roger Moore’s era as Bond is celebrated in Decade II of the Anniversary Release.

Other highlights of the Fine Whisky & Spirits sale include:

• A impressive bottle of 50-year-old Macallan from The Red Collection and bottled in 2020, presented in its original oak and Bridge of Weir-lined presentation case.  The Red Collection reflects the distillery’s deep respect for time, tradition, and craftsmanship. Estimate: £45,000-50,000.

• A bottle of Bowmore- 52-Year-old-1965. Distilled and bottled by Morrison’s Bowmore Distillery Ltd and matured in a single Oloroso Sherry Cask. One of 232 bottles drawn from the cask, it is presented with its original wooden presentation case.  Estimate £22,000-28,000.

• A bottle of The Balvenie-56-year-old-1962. Distilled at The Balvenie Distillery Company, it is one of 90 bottles drawn from Cask # 5575 and presented in its original wooden presentation stand and leather case. Released as part of The Balvenie DCS Compendium, honouring malt-master David C. Stewart MBE. Estimate £22,000-28,000. 

·       A bottle of The Glenlivet-70-year-old-1940. Generations 1^st Release and bottled in 2010 by Gordon & MacPhail and distilled at The Glenlivet Distillery.
One of the oldest single malts every produced, this is one of a release of 100 bottles from cask #339, presented in a hand-blown crystal decanter, hallmarked silver stopper and stand and offered in its original presentation wooden case and certificate of authenticity. Estimate: £14,000-18,000.

Sale: Fine Whisky Location: On-line only at Bonhams.comDate: 11 – 20 September 2023

Link to catalogue: Bonhams : Fine Whisky Sale

Bonhams, founded in 1793, is one of the world’s largest and most renowned auctioneers, offering fine art and collectables, collectors’ cars and a luxury division, which includes jewellery, designer fashion, watches, wine, and whisky. In 2021 and 2022, Bonhams made a number of important acquisitions which form the wider Bonhams network. These include: Bukowskis, Bruun Rasmussen, Bonhams Skinner and Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr.

There are 14 salerooms around the globe: UK: New Bond Street, London; Knightsbridge, London; Edinburgh. US: New York, Los Angeles, Boston, Marlborough. Hong Kong: Admiralty. France: Avenue Hoche, Paris; Rue de la Paix, Paris. Belgium: Brussels; Denmark: Copenhagen. Sweden: Stockholm and Australia: Sydney.

With a worldwide network of offices and regional representatives in 22 countries, Bonhams offers advice and valuation services in 60+ specialist areas.

In 2022, Bonhams held a number of important auctions and offered landmark single-owner collections, including the white glove sales of Sir Michael Caine: The Personal Collection, Sir Terence Conran: The Contents of Barton Court, Personal Property of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and The Robert & Jean-Pierre Rousset Collection of Asian Art: A Century of Collecting. Other notable single-owner sales included Style and Substance: The Collection of George and Charlotte Shultz and The Claude de Marteau Collection.

Top lots for 2022 included a 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder (Sold for US$4,185,000), a pair of blue and white octagonal candlesticks (Sold for HK$30,453,00/ US$3,911,913), La femme en rouge au fond bleu by Chaïm Soutine (Sold for £1,842,300/ US$2,236,940), and a rare emerald and diamond Cartier bracelet (Sold for US$3,240,375).

More information and highlights can be found HERE

For a full list of forthcoming auctions, plus details of Bonhams specialist departments, please visit bonhams.com

The Bonhams Network

Bukowskis

Established in 1870, Bukowskis is the leading auction house in the Nordic region, offering fine art and collectables from their salerooms in Stockholm and Helsinki, as well as online. During the spring 2023 fine art season, Bukowskis sold 7 of the 10 most valuable artworks in Sweden and 32 lots above one million SEK –– while their innovative digital presence attracts over one million web users every month and 200,000 app users overall. Bukowskis offer more than 70,000 lots each year across Art, Works of Art, Design, Jewelry, Watches, Asian Works of Art, Carpets, Glass & Ceramics, and Silver.

Bruun Rasmussen

From its Copenhagen saleroom and online, Bruun Rasmussen sells more than 75,000 lots each year across categories from furniture, paintings and modern design to silver, wine and collector’s items such as books, arms and armour, stamps and coins.

Bonhams Skinner

Renowned New England auction house Bonhams Skinner holds some 80 auctions a year in 20 collecting categories – including Americana, fine art, collectables and wine, and ranging from fine violins to contemporary paintings – at its salerooms in Boston and Marlborough, Massachusetts, as well as on its highly effective digital platform for online sales.

Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr

Established in 1973, Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr is famous throughout the auction world for its high-profile single-owner sales. With salerooms in Paris and Brussels, it holds auctions in more than a dozen categories, including fine art, haute couture, Asian art, collectable cars, jewellery, watches and more.

We’ve enjoyed a superb summer in the far north, and to help keep everyone in the holiday mood a little bit longer, we’ve imported some additional sunshine in the form of first-fill Caribbean rum barrels. Laid down back in 2016, the product of these exquisite casks is finally ready: we are delighted to announce Wolfburn’s latest release, Batch 177.

Created from a combination of spirit matured for seven years in first-fill Caribbean rum barrels, married with spirit matured for eight years in first-fill bourbon hogsheads, the resultant whisky has a uniquely sunny, smooth and sweet flavour. Full details here.

‘Whisky is liquid sunshine,’ quipped George Bernard Shaw – and on this occasion at least, he was entirely correct.

Slàinte Mhath

The Wolfburn Team

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Batch 177 has been created from a combination of spirit matured for eight years in first-fill ex-bourbon hogsheads, married with spirit matured for seven years in first-fill Caribbean rum barrels.

ON THE NOSE:

Roasted figs and prunes meet candied ginger. There’s a terrific depth of flavour with plum sauce and toffee meeting marzipan and sultanas.

ON THE PALATE:

Rum influence shines through with overtones of molasses ever present. Layers of sweetness unfurl over time, with fruit and honey notes beautifully bound together by silky oak tannins.

THE FINISH:

Sticky, fruity, decadent and delicious.

NON CHILL FILTERED /

NATURAL COLOUR / 70cl / 46% ABV

A RELEASE OF 4,900 BOTTLES