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Mark’s Whisky Ramblings 501: Auchentoshan 24 Year Old 1998 Thompson Brothers

Mark Dermul, Belgian whiskyblogger, tries another Auchentoshan. Bottlings by the Thompson Brothers, who are also the proprietors of the Dornoch Distillery, sell out in the blink of an eye. So Mark felt very lucky to be able to add a few of these bottles from Auchentoshan to his collection. It’s a vatting of two refill barrels of his favourite triple distilled tipple, that yielded 321 bottles at cask strength. Let’s find out if this Toshan 1998 is any good, shall we?

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Explore the Italian Collection

It is with great pride that we celebrate the launch of our latest limited release — The Italian Collection.

This exciting trio of single malt scotch whiskies showcases our craftsmanship at its finest. We’ve masterfully combined our exceptional Highland malt with the aromatic richness of Italian wine casks to create three harmonious profiles.

Initially laid down in December 2010, the whisky in this collection has been gently matured in traditional oak casks for 10 years. We then took it a step further by finishing it in Marsala, Amarone, and Barolo wine casks for an additional two years.

Each type of cask has imparted its unique character into the whisky, resulting in a trio of expressions that pay homage to Italy’s esteemed wine regions.

In the Marsala Edition, you’ll find enticing aromas of panettone and candied lime that open up to a palate filled with the flavours of white chocolate, lemon truffles and hazelnuts. The finish is a sweet citrus melody, accompanied by notes of toasted oak.

The Amarone Edition offers aromas of poached pears and traditional rhubarb and custard sweets. Its palate unfolds to reveal notes of strawberry jam, Turkish delight, and light butter pastry, concluding with a luxuriously rich finish that boasts cinnamon-spiced red apples.

For the Barolo Edition, you’re greeted with aromas of mulled wine and dark chocolate. Your palate will discover spiced mead mingling with cranberry, while an undercurrent of fresh citrus, reminiscent of grapefruit, adds vibrancy. The finish is marked by light tannins and delicate sugared almonds.

The Italian Collection is our third release in the series of country-inspired ranges, all of which reflect our dedication to cask selection and our first-class wood policy.

This collection is a true celebration of both Scotland’s heritage and Italy’s illustrious wine history, which spans over 4,000 years. It also nods to our ‘To What Matters’ brand platform, emphasising the importance of human connection and honouring the legacy of the people and place involved in the creation of our finest Highland whisky.

Scott Adamson, our Blender & Global Brand Ambassador, summed it up beautifully:

“The Italian Collection combines the rich tapestry of Italian wine culture with our elegant Highland single malt whisky. Italy has a historic, unrivalled passion for single malt scotch whisky, so this latest trio of releases, is a tribute to that longstanding relationship with a unique take on our traditional Highland malt.”

“We aimed to capture the essence of Italian wine—its history, nature, landscape, and traditions – and weave it into our whisky, all embodied within a single glass. Each expression in this collection is a testament to the seamless blending of these two worlds, offering a truly exceptional tasting experience for whisky lovers.”

Available now from select specialist retailers worldwide or direct from the Tomatin website.

INTRODUCING
CHIVAS MIZUNARA
BLENDED SCOTCH WHISKY

MARRYING SCOTCH CRAFT AND JAPANESE TRADITION

Infused with the unmistakable flavours of Japan, Chivas Mizunara is your bullet train straight to the heart of a unique and exciting culture. We’ve given the bottle a glow-up recently, so now’s the perfect time to discover this elegant whisky.

So what makes Chivas Mizunara so special?

Well, the clue’s in the name. This whisky is selectively finished in Mizunara oak casks*, giving it an authentic complexity that’s instantly familiar. Mizunara oak is incredibly rare – the trees need to be 200 years old before they can be cut, so casks are hard to find and incredibly expensive. Mizunara translates as ‘water oak’ – the wood has a high moisture content and it’s very porous, so it takes great skill to make it into water-tight casks. It’s this combination of Japanese craft with hundreds of years of Scottish whisky-making tradition that makes Chivas Mizunara so special.

Of course, what you really want to know is – how does it taste? Make sure to give it a sniff first and inhale those deep pear and orange fruity notes. Then take a sip, and taste a mix of smooth, rich, floral flavours. If you’ve tried Japanese whiskies, you’ll recognise that right away. You’ll also get sweet honey and hazelnut, followed by a little spice on the finish. A splendid Scotch blend with a Japanese influence. It’s all there in one sensational mouthful.

And if you love cocktails, you’re in for a treat. The delicate flavours of Chivas Mizunara work beautifully with authentic Japanese ingredients. Did you know you can rustle up a yuzu peach highball in a couple of minutes? Just imagine how good that tastes. And if highballs are your thing, try our shiso green tea recipe. We pay tribute to sake too, with warm cocktails. Try it paired with hot spiced apple juice or mulled wine. Perfect when you want to raise the temperature.

A New Bottle

We are delighted to reveal the new Shelter Point bottle, this will be used for all of our whiskies going forward. This proprietary bottle features a nod to our Vancouver Island location as well as the farm grown barley that is the foundation of our whisky. Another feature coming with the new bottle is the genuine cork stopper with our logo de-bossed on the top.

This has been a long time in the works so seeing it on the shelf in the distillery is very exciting.

Roll-out to stores is beginning now with the Classic Single Malt, our other expressions will be bottled in this soon. If you want to be one of the first to get your hands on this come to the store or order our Single Malt from our online store.

All expressions will become available in this bottle. It may take a few months for them to get into stores depending on warehouse stock levels but this should start to become a familiar sight on shelves and bars.

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Ripple Rock Cocktail

Ripple Rock is delicious on its own, and it goes great with a steak or a BBQ. You can also try it as part of a delicious cocktail. The Ripple Rock Smash is a simple cocktail that compliments the flavours of Ripple Rock with the freshness of lemon and mint.

The Ripple Rock Smash

2oz Ripple Rock single malt

3/4 oz simple syrup

1/4 lemon cut into 3

5-8 mint leaves

Muddle lemon & mint. Add simple syrup, whisky, ice & stir. Double strain over ice. Garnish with half lemon slice and mint sprig.

Upcoming Events

September 15th – Art in the Vines hosted by 40 Knots Winery this event is a change to support the Comox Valley Transition Society. Tickets include various tastings with our local wineries and distilleries, a deliciously crafted dinner, a special dessert by OMG Macron and a wonderful opportunity to purchase curated art from our local Comox Valley artists – expect a stunning combination of painters, glass blowers, jewellers and potters.  Tickets here

Shelter Point will also be featuring at the below events:

Art of the Cocktail – October 14th, Victoria BC. We are looking forward to attending this event again, it was great fun last year.

San Francisco Whisky Festival – October 27th, San Francisco CA, this is our first time pouring at an event in the US and we are super excited to be there. We hope to see some of our US based fans there.

Cornucopia – November 9th-19th, Whistler BC. Not only are we taking part in the Taste the World (November 17th) and Poured (November 18th) events we are also giving a seminar on the afternoon of the 18th as well.

The 10 Year Old available in store

We have a limited number of bottles of the 10 Year Old in the distillery store. If you’re in the area stop by and grab one, or call to see if it is possible to ship one to you.

NEW OCTOMORE SERIES 14

 INDULGE IN PEAT

Octomore 14.1

This tempestuous peat-powered spirit was distilled in 2017 from 100% Scottish-grown Concerto barley, peated to an astonishing 128.9 PPM. After five years of ageing in first-fill ex-American whiskey casks, it’s finally ready to delight.

£140.00

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Octomore 14.2

This delicious dram was distilled at Bruichladdich distillery from 100% Scottish-grown Concerto barley, peated to 128.9 PPM. It has spent five years in first-fill Oloroso hogshead and first and second-fill Amarone casks, which imparted sweetness, balancing beautifully with the smoke.

£155.00

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Octomore 14.3

By far the most peaty malt from the 14th edition of the Octomore, peated to an astonishing 214.2 PPM. Distilled from 100% Scottish-grown Concerto barley and aged for five years a combination of first fill ex American whisky casks and second-fill wine casks.

£195.00

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Basil Hayden’s 10 Year Old Kentucky Bourbon (750ml) 

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Whisky Advocate

 A highlight of the Basil Hayden’s line for its cherry cough drop and clove-studded orange flavors that nicely match sweet fruit with spice. There is some intriguing earthiness—suggestions of a mushroom-covered tree stump. The light-bodied palate delivers modest apricot, peppery oak, and vanilla, with sandalwood on the finish. Very nice flavors, just a bit timid. (JL)  (4/2019)

K&L Notes

The Basil Hayden 10 Year is the same high-rye bourbon Hayden fans know and love but aged longer for a softer, smoother experience. The deep rye grain is balanced perfectly with the mellow vanillas and sweet oak aromas. Basil’s trademark spice is always there keeping things honest. At 80 proof it’s easy enough for anyone to appreciate. When you want to turn it up a bit, but not scare anyone off, the Basil 10 year is a great choice.

Email: wine@klwines.com
Phone: (877) KL-WINES (Toll Free 877.559.4637)
K&L Wine Merchants 3005 El Camino Real Redwood City, CA 94061 USA
San Francisco, Redwood City, Hollywood CA

Edradour Small Batch 2023

Oloroso, Barbaresco, Madeira, Manzanilla & Burgundy

Replacing the now discontinued STFC (Straight from the Cask) series, Edradour introduce the Small Batch series for 2023 now in 70cl bottles. Fully matured in especially selected wine casks – some batches have as few as 1,300 bottles.

Shop – Edradour 2023 Small Batch Release.

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WATERFORD DISTILLERY ANNOUNCES COLLABORATION WITH LESTRANGE TO BLEND SINGLE MALT WHISKY AND SLOW FASHION

Waterford Whisky, the leading producer of organic whisky, has announced a new collaboration with London-based low-impact menswear brand, LESTRANGE

The partnership brings together two companies that are passionate about innovation, quality, traceability and regenerative agriculture

The limited collection will include two signature items by LESTRANGE, with bespoke detailing highlighting product provenance and Waterford’s signature cobalt blue colour

31 August 2023: Waterford Distillery, the leading producer of organic whisky, has today announced a new partnership with London-based B Corp certified menswear brand, LESTRANGE, to bring fresh flavour to its signature garments.

As part of a limited collection and designed with the planet in mind, the bespoke capsule will include the LESTRANGE 24 Overshirt and the LESTRANGE Heavyweight 24 Trouser made from fully-traceable, regenerative cotton, to raise awareness of the importance of agriculture that benefits the soil and earth, and transparency in the respective industries.

Without compromising on style and luxury, the garments are created as an antidote to mass production and over-consumption.

Taking inspiration from Waterford Distillery’s unique terroir methodology, the clothing includes signature detailing to celebrate the complexity of flavour found in its whiskies. Custom colourways are inspired by the tones of organic barley, and are complemented by Waterford’s signature cobalt blue tones.

The two garments will be on sale to customers online and at LESTRANGE flagship biophilic-designed Coal Drops Yard store in London, and will include a 100ml sample of Waterford’s Organic: Gaia 1.1 from its Arcadian Farm Origin series. One per cent of sales proceeds will be given to the DIRT charity, an organisation dedicated to supporting regenerative agriculture across the UK.

Waterford Distillery’s commitment to regenerative agriculture is underscored by its position as the world’s largest producer of organic and biodynamic whiskies. The distillery works exclusively with Irish farmers to create the healthiest soil conditions possible, for growing the highest-quality barley. This is then turned into single malt whisky that boasts complex, natural flavours.

Meanwhile, earlier this year, LESTRANGE moved its entire supply chain of its bestselling 24 Trouser, 24 Overshirt and other products to regenerative farming, partnering with the largest farms Scheffer in Brazil with the aim to move its full supply chain to regenerative farming by 2025. This achievement resulted in moving the rest of the supply chain under one supplier, ensuring complete transparency from garment manufacturing to fibre production.

Regenerative farming improves soil health, sequestering carbon, increasing biodiversity and reduces flooding amongst other benefits. It is the front line method of protecting the Earth’s topsoil, with 90 per cent at risk by 2050 according to the UN.

Speaking about the collaboration, Mark Newton, Head of Brand at Waterford Distillery, comments: “Waterford Distillery and LESTRANGE are kindred spirits. We are both visionaries that take regenerative farming seriously and understand its positive impacts. For us, it helps to create the most flavoursome whisky, and for LESTRANGE it contributes to a unique sense of style.

“We are excited to bring a fresh take to LESTRANGEs bestselling signature items and highlight our shared focus on quality, innovation, provenance and traceability.”

Will Green & Tom Horne, Co-founders of LESTRANGE, add:

“When we first came across Waterford Distillery, we were captivated by their innovative and radically unique approach to distilling whisky. Both of our industries are opaque and we’ve come together in our shared values of pioneering transparent farming practices that benefit the soil and the planet. The capsule blends timeless style with inspiration from nature which is what we always strive for at LESTRANGE.”

About Waterford Distillery 

Waterford Whisky produces the most naturally flavoursome single malts. It is the world’s largest producer of organic and biodynamic whiskies. It is agricultural produce, not a manufactured product.

Unashamedly influenced by the world’s greatest winemakers, Waterford Whisky obsessively brings the same intellectual drive, methodology and rigour to barley – the very source of malt whisky’s complex flavour.

Extolling a hundred exclusive farms of Irish-grown barley, the distillery searches for natural flavours via three paths: its Single Farm Origins pursue the individualism of terroir-derived flavour; its Arcadian Farm Origins express the intensity of flavour from alternative philosophies and long-forgotten varieties; whilst its Cuvée Concepts revel in the ultimate complexity, where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

For more information, visit www.waterfordwhisky.com

About LESTRANGE

LESTRANGE is an impact-conscious menswear brand for the modern essentialist who share a common belief of living better within planetary means. Our mission is to lead with essentialism as an aspirational way of life. We design finer essentials for life that represent a “With Less do More” mantra for anytime, anywhere.

LESTRANGE strives to innovate at every stage of the garment life cycle. From designing for versatility and disguising performance properties or launching the world’s first-ever widely available rejuvenating laundry tablet, the brand aims to reverse overconsumption and spearhead making more intentional choices with our wardrobe.

LESTRANGE has been seen on Tom Holland, Eddie Redmayne, Taron Egerton, Jack Whitehall, Frank Lampard, Michelin-star chefs including Andrew Wong from A. Wong, and Jeremy and Iré from IKOYI among many others.

LESTRANGE is a certified B Corporation and committed to using business for good for people and the planet. Visit LESTRANGE at lestrangelondon.com or at any of its retail locations in London and Amsterdam.

Instagram: @lestrangelondon

LESTRANGE Coal Drops Yard
Stable Street, Coal Drops Yard
N1C 4FQ, London
Mon – Sat: 11:00 – 7pm
Sun: 11:00 – 5pm

About DIRT Charity

DIRT is a charity that works to regenerate soil. Regenerating soil is one of the most important actions to be taken in the face of climate change. DIRT regenerates soil through supporting the biodynamic farming movement.

DIRT is an organization that knows the meaning of the word regeneration is two-fold; social and environmental regeneration happening in tandem gives lasting change the best chance possible. We recognize the impacts of colonialism are negative both on the colonized and the colonizer. This understanding is interwoven throughout everything that we do to work towards a future where everyone’s needs are met.