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GORDON & MACPHAIL OFFERS TASTE OF THE FUTURE WITH RANGE OF BLENDED MALTS

October 2025 – The Cairn Distillery owned by Gordon & MacPhail is inviting adventurous whisky drinkers to ‘taste the future today’, with its range of blended malts providing the flavours predicted to feature in the distillery’s single malt releases in years to come. One of the expressions – the CRN57° 70-year-old – is the world’s oldest blended malt Scotch whisky.

No date has yet been set for the release of The Cairn’s first single malts, but the CRN57° portfolio of blended malt Scotch whiskies has been crafted by the distillery’s whisky maker, Stuart Urquhart, using stock from Gordon & MacPhail’s unrivalled inventory. The distillery’s location has inspired the name, being 57 degrees north of the equator in the iconic Cairngorms National Park in the Scottish Highlands.

The CRN57° core range allows drinkers to explore flavours 12, 18, 25, 30 and 40 years into the future, with the premium expressions extending this journey to 57 and even 70 years ahead. There is also a non-age statement release: CRN57° Vision – created to align with the vision for the single malts of the future. The clear and simple tasting notes range from ‘tangy chocolate orange and banana’ to ‘toffee and strawberries and cream’. The younger blends have sweet, fruity and nutty notes, while citrus, spice and mint are more prominent in the premium expressions.

The Cairn’s future single malts are predicted to infuse the smooth flavours typical of a traditional Speyside whisky. Maturing in first-fill casks, the whiskies will be of the highest quality to be enjoyed neat or in easy-to-make cocktails.

Stuart Urquhart, Whisky Maker and Operations Director at Gordon & MacPhail, said: “Our CRN57° blended malts reflect our heritage and location, but also provides a glimpse into the future of The Cairn’s single malt whiskies. Whisky drinkers have a unique opportunity to transport their taste buds decades in the future, enjoying the notes of our 70-year-old single malt which won’t be released until 2092!

“For millennia, cairns – stacked piles of stones – have inspired people to explore and discover new paths, and that’s the direction we’ve followed for CRN57°. We want to unlock taste through exploration with a modern, simple twist. You don’t need to be a whisky connoisseur to enjoy our whiskies, just a sense of curiosity and a desire to try something new.”

The CRN57° range starts at £39.99 and is now available on www.thecairndistillery.com.

Tasting notes for the CRN57° series releases are as follows:

 CRN57° VISION

ABV: 43%

Vol: 70cl

Nose: Vanilla and blueberry pie.  Apple, gooseberries and fresh lime.  Summer berries, cocoa powder and oak.

Palate: Apple and zesty citrus. Raspberries, figs, aniseed and brazil nuts.
Finish: Vibrant citrus and spicy pepper.

CRN57° 12 YEARS OLD

ABV: 43%

Vol: 70cl

Nose: Red apples, cinnamon and cloves. Orange marmalade and roasted walnuts.

Palate: Raspberry, apple and a touch of pepper. Sweet and spicy, along with tangy chocolate orange.
Finish: Fruity with a spicy oak finish.

CRN57° 18 YEARS OLD

ABV: 43%

Vol: 70cl

Nose: Crisp apples, blueberries and candied citrus peel. Raisins and toasted almonds topped with brown sugar.

Palate: Banana, milk chocolate and hazelnut. Strawberries and cream, and a touch of spice
Finish: Fresh lime, mint and a hint of pepper.

CRN57° 25 YEARS OLD

ABV: 43%

Vol: 70cl

Nose: Rum and raisin with brown sugar. Ripe fig and maple syrup and a hint of liquorice.

Palate: Raspberry and pistachio nut with apple and tangy orange peel.
Finish: Milk chocolate and oak.

CRN57° 30 YEARS OLD

ABV: 43%

Vol: 70cl

Nose: Rich fruitcake with candied peel and cinnamon. Toffee and Medjool dates.

Palate: Spice and pepper with sultanas, forest fruits, oak and floral notes.
Finish: Full and sweet with liquorice and spice.

CRN57° 40 YEARS OLD

ABV: 43%

Vol: 70cl

Nose: Rich Sherry with cinnamon and nutmeg, beeswax polish, dried fruits and orange peel.

Palate: Smooth and sweet.  Dried tobacco, citrus and charred oak.  Stewed apple, walnut and spicy pepper.
Finish: Nutty, with mature oak and roasted coffee beans.

CRN57° 57 YEARS OLD

ABV: 43.1%

Vol: 70cl

Nose: Zesty orange and rich fruitcake with baked apple and oak.

Palate: Crushed black pepper, dark fruit and butterscotch. Roasted coffee bean and dried tobacco.
Finish: Vibrant citrus and lingering spice.

CRN57° 70 YEARS OLD

ABV: 45%

Vol: 70cl

Nose: Cinnamon apple, clove spice and chocolate orange blossom.

Palate: Kumquat, aniseed and tobacco. Blackcurrant and black pepper.
Finish: Seville orange peel and mint.

 About The Cairn

Nestled in the Cairngorms National Park, The Cairn Distillery is a modern home for the ancient craft of whisky-making ideal for adventure seekers and whisky lovers to be inspired by the very best Scotland has to offer.

The Cairn comes from a long line of pioneers and legacy builders – the family that owns Gordon & MacPhail and revived Benromach Distillery in 1998. The Cairn sets out to build a legacy of Scottish excellence and exceptional whisky that inspires future generations surrounded by inspiring views, passionate people and extraordinary tastes and flavours, shaped by the untamed wilderness.

The Very Rare Killowen News Update

It’s been a roller coaster of a year and somehow, it’s already late-October. In a time when the headlines often focus on the negatives, we’d like to take a moment to share some good news and heartfelt thanks with you, our community of supporters.

Here’s a look at what the team at Killowen has been up to recently…

Whiskey Shows: London & Dresden

While our schedule meant we had to miss a few shows this year, we were thrilled to attend two fantastic events last week. Brendan held the fort at The Whiskey Show London, while Patrick connected with enthusiasts at Whisky Genuss in Dresden.

Brendan was amazed by the enthusiasm for quality Irish spirits at our first ever whiskey show in England, while Patrick was delighted to see the ongoing love for poitín in Germany – a market that’s always had a special place for our small-batch releases.

And in case we haven’t sung about it enough – our Pangur Poitín won 98 points and an “Outstanding” rating at the IWSC

Killowen Gloria Now Available in Ontario

We’re proud to announce that the LCBO in Ontario, Canada has officially listed Killowen Gloria, just in time for Christmas. Available across Toronto and throughout the province, it’s a major milestone for us – proving that independent distilleries can work successfully even in monopoly markets.

Halloween in the Mournes – A Spirited Supper

In between honeymoons, Shenda has led the charge on our Halloween event, “The Distiller’s Night – A Spirited Supper in the Mournes”, which is part of the NI Spirits Trail and Food NI’s ‘Embrace a Giant Taste of October’

The event sold out quickly – a big thank you to all who booked early. We can’t wait to welcome you.

Cocktail Menu Updates & Window Displays

We’re honoured to have The Merchant Belfast feature us again on their renowned cocktail menu. Our favourite ‘Ginger’ cocktail is now joined by a delicious new serve: ‘Coffee’.

We’ve also secured Killowen window displays in two legendary Off-Licences:

• Wineways, County Monaghan
• The Wine Centre, Kilkenny

To our friends in Louth to Leitrim – contact Monaghan Bottlers to get Killowen into your local pub. Also, a huge happy 60th birthday to The Wine Centre, now officially bus-pass eligible!

Sooty Stills & Stealth Operations

After a solid nine months of distilling, it was time for a deep clean. One of the joys of reintroducing flame-fed distillation is, of course, the soot.
Brendan and Patrick went full stealth (with face camo, naturally) and carried out the clean-up mission with precision. Both stills are now gleaming and back in action.

Thank You

We’re truly grateful to be part of a growing community that values tradition, craft, and character. Whether you’re sipping poitín in Dresden, raising a glass in Belfast, or sharing Killowen with friends in Toronto – thank you for being part of our journey.

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The Killowen Distillery Team

To say that the Four Roses Barrel Program is second to none in the industry is no exaggeration. Other programs may borrow elements of the Four Roses experience, but nobody executes it like the four flowers. That success is due in large part to the talented team led by the indomitable Mandy Brown, who learned the finer points of Kentucky bourbon barrel hospitality from the late Al Young. The process is not conducted in a dank warehouse or impersonal boardroom but in a purpose-built space designed for the experience. Mandy rolls out ten barrels, their ages and recipes concealed, and thieves the whiskey directly for tasting. After sampling all ten, selections are made before the big reveal, a system that ensures quality rises above hype. While many buyers gravitate toward older or higher proof barrels for marketing value, K&L always makes its picks blind. During this year’s spring selection, we were honored with the rare opportunity to choose four casks, all from the high rye OB recipe but across different yeast strains and warehouses. This barrel, distilled with the elusive Q yeast strain, spent 11 years in Warehouse H West, rick 56, row 2. Its remarkable depth and complexity set it apart as one of the most compelling modern bourbons we have ever offered.

Four Roses 10 Year Old “Private Select – OBSF” K&L Exclusive Single Barrel #BS-89-4 Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon (750ml) $109.99 View

Four Roses 11 Year Old “Private Select – OBSQ” K&L Exclusive Single Barrel #HW-56-2 Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon (750ml) $109.99 View

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Clan Denny Islay Blended Malt

Smoky. Bold. Unmistakably Islay.

Introducing the Clan Denny Islay Blended Malt – bottled at 40% ABV.

On the nose, waves of bold peat smoke mingle with Malty depth and a lively touch of spice. The palate is richly textured, where zesty citrus brightness and a gentle thread of sweetness weave harmoniously through the smoky phenols. The finish is long, dry, and quintessentially Islay, leaving a lingering wisp of smoke that invites another sip.

Part of our Clan Denny Regional Malts range, this bottling is genuinely small batch, presented in premium packaging that makes it as gift-worthy as it is enjoyable to sip. Our Clan Denny range is home to Single Grain and Single Malt Scotch Whiskies and Blended Scotch Whiskies. Our Clan Denny Regional Malts range includes a Speyside Single Malt and an Islay Blended Malt, both of which are genuinely small batch bottlings, wrapped up in premium packaging ideal for the gift market.

All this for just £28.50 – an incredible gateway to Islay’s smoky shores.

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Parafilm is a semi-transparent, flexible, and stretchy laboratory film used to seal containers like test tubes, beakers, and petri dishes. It is a blend of waxes and polyolefins that is self-sealing, waterproof, and moisture-resistant, yet also gas-permeable. This makes it ideal for preserving samples and preventing spills or evaporation in scientific labs.

Cask & Crust: Si King and Cask Trade Serve Up a Perfect Pairing of Whisky, Pies, and Purpose

Cask & Crust is a new, limited-edition whisky bottling collaboration between cask whisky specialist, Cask Trade, and one of the UK’s best-loved cooks and broadcasters, Si King.

Cask Trade’s team of passionate whisky experts have led Si through the journey of bottling his very own liquid, which has been expertly selected and paired with new recipes from PROPA! – Si King’s popular pie brand in Sunderland.

The unique collaboration sees a combination of Si’s passion for food, whisky, and charity, with bottle profits being donated to the Newcastle and Sunderland food banks.

Cook and broadcaster, Si King, says the collaboration embodies his lifelong passions, bringing true purpose to the end-product. “Whisky is such a remarkable spirit full of character, variety and tradition. I’ve had a lifelong love for it, so being able to hand-pick some unique drams with Cask Trade and use them in my PROPA! Pies has been a real joy. To then bottle those whiskies for others to enjoy has been fantastic. Both Scotch whisky and PROPA! Pies carry a strong sense of place and purpose, so bringing the two together in support of Sunderland and Newcastle food banks has been an absolute privilege.”

The three hand-selected, single malt whiskies are: Benrinnes 2013 (11 years), Pulteney 2013 (11 years) and Ben Nevis 2010 (15 years), bottled at 46% ABV.

Si has taken his love of the liquid and culinary genius one step further, creating three new PROPA! pie recipes which are infused with the very whisky he has bottled – Steak, Whisky & Green Peppercorn Pie, Chicken, Haggis & Whisky Cured Bacon Pie and Wild Mushroom, Blue Cheese Pie, Onion & Whisky Gravy.

Director of Cask Trade and Keeper of the Quaich, Colin Hampden-White, says: “Creating a bespoke bottling is always a joy, whether for our trusted independent bottlers, for fun, or, as in this case, for charity. Working with Si on his idea of pairing drams with his PROPA! Pies was truly special.”

Colin adds: “We were able to tailor every element of the journey to honour Si’s commitment to local talent and business, such as the bottle label design. The experience was truly rewarding and I hope people take as much delight in the end-product as we did making it.”

The trio of Cask & Crust whiskies will be available from https://casktrade.square.site/ as of 23rd October 2025. The price per 50cl bottle is: Benrinnes – £49.99, Ben Nevis – £59.99 and Pulteney – £39.99.

ABOUT CASK TRADE:

Cask Trade was set up by award winning entrepreneur, Simon Aron, in 2018, born from his personal experiences of buying casks as a passionate whisky collector for more than 20 years. Having found cask ownership difficult to navigate with few reputable companies operating, he envisioned creating a marketplace that made buying and selling casks transparent, open, and honest. Cask Trade has grown from strength to strength, building its success on several core values:

•    Stockists, not brokers – Cask Trade own all its stock, giving buyers a 100% transactional guarantee and the peace of mind that all casks have been through stringent quality checks.
•    Market-leading stocklist – since 2018, Cask Trade has represented over 170 distilleries across the world of whisky, rum, Cognac and Armagnac.
•    End-to-end support – Cask Trade nurtures client relationships beyond the point of sale and offers full cask management, sampling, re-gauges, and multiple exit options when customers come to sell on their cask.
•    Trust and transparency – The company’s casks are held in the best HMRC bonded warehouses, regularly visited and approved by Cask Trade whisky masters. All stock holdings have a complete paper trail.
•    Expert team – above all, the Cask Trade team are passionate about cask ownership and strives to help clients achieve their goals, whether they are looking to buy, sell or bottle their casks.

Alongside cask sale and ownership, Cask Trade offers other unique services which elevate client experience and cask exit when the time is right:

Cask Trade Warehouse
In 2025, Cask Trade opened its own bonded warehouse. The unit is situated in Speyside, Scotland, and has the capacity for up to 25,000 casks. Clients can now book onto open days to visit the warehouse, see where their cask is stored, and sample directly from their cask or taste an indicative sample in the custom-built tasting room.

Cask Trade Bottling
For trade clients and those looking to bottle and enjoy their cask, Cask Trade offers a comprehensive bottling service located next door to their warehouse in Speyside. From cask selection, bottle options, label design and printing, and shipping to your final location, Cask Trade Bottling looks after every element of the process.

Auction Your Cask
Auction Your Cask is the world’s first dedicated online cask auction site. With four auctions a year, clients as well as the public can either submit a cask to sell or bid on other casks with 0% seller fees and an agreed reserve.

Recognition
Acknowledgement for the achievements of Cask Trade has been recognised by the FT1000 when the business was ranked as one of the fastest-growing companies in Europe; listed in The Sunday Times Hundred fastest-growing private companies in Britain, and named among the UK’s most innovative new businesses’ by StartUps 100 Index. CEO and Founder Simon Aron and Director Colin Hampden-White have also been listed again in the Spear’s 500 Top Recommended Whisky Advisors 2025.

2025 Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame® Inducts New Members & Lifetime Achievement Recipient

BARDSTOWN, Ky.— The prestigious Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame® inducted its 2025 class into its esteemed ranks before a record crowd of more than 300 industry legends and luminaries in Nelson County.

Inductees include a longtime legislative champion, a trailblazing female entrepreneur, a key architect of the craft distilling boom, a 7th-generation distiller of a storied Bourbon family and a 50-year veteran whose name is synonymous with whiskey quality, integrity, and leadership.

The exclusive annual event was held at The Legacy at Log Still Distillery in Nelson County in front of a sold-out crowd, and was streamed live online to share America’s only native spirit with thousands of global fans.

Founded in 2001 by the Kentucky Distillers’ Association, the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame® recognizes individuals who have made a transformational impact on Bourbon’s stature, growth and awareness.

It is the highest honor given by the state’s $9 billion signature industry.

“Today we celebrate five remarkable heroes whose shared vision and tireless efforts have elevated Kentucky Bourbon to greatness,” KDA President Eric Gregory said. “We owe them all our profound thanks and gratitude for their extraordinary achievements.

“And though their individual success has left an indelible mark on our industry, their induction also reminds us that our strength lies in working together, honoring our past while forging a future bound by 200 years of unity and excellence.”

This year’s inductees are, in alphabetical order:

• Craig Beam, 66, Bardstown, Ky. A seventh-generation distiller, Beam learned the art and science behind crafting great whiskeys under the tutelage of his grandfather, Earl, and father, Parker, both legendary Master Distillers and Bourbon Hall of Fame inductees from Heaven Hill Distillery. Now in his fourth decade, Craig is showcasing his award-winning talents and continuing his legacy as Master Distiller at Jackson Purchase Distillery in Western Kentucky, one of the Commonwealth’s fastest-growing contract distillers.

• The late Mary Dowling, Lawrenceburg, Ky. An acclaimed symbol of resiliency and pioneering spirit, Mary Dowling was born in 1859 to Irish immigrants and overcame anti-Irish sentiments and gender barriers to become a trailblazing Bourbon icon. The first woman to run a major distillery in 1903, Dowling audaciously moved production to Mexico during Prohibition. A pillar of her Lawrenceburg, Ky. community and clearly ahead of her time, Dowling built churches, championed immigrant, black and women’s rights and opened a free hospital before her death in 1930.

• Larry Ebersold, 75, Hebron, Ky. Ebersold’s decades-long career, blending corporate experience at Seagram’s with entrepreneurial consulting, has left an indelible mark on the modern Bourbon and rye whiskey industry. A key architect of the craft distillery boom, Ebersold’s expertise has shaped facilities for 31 distilleries, including New Riff, Rabbit Hole and Bardstown Bourbon, collaborating with architects and engineers to design innovative production spaces.

• Chris Morris, 67, Louisville, Ky. Recipient of the prestigious Parker Beam Lifetime Achievement Award. 50-year veteran of the Kentucky Bourbon industry, Morris’ craftsmanship and integrity is hailed around the world for elevating Brown-Forman’s whiskey portfolio and crafting innovative brands such as Woodford Reserve Double Oak and its vaunted Master’s Collection. Morris also is one of the industry’s most respected historians, a three-time Chairman of the Kentucky Distillers’ Association Board of Directors, and a cherished mentor to his successor Elizabeth McCall, all of which has solidified his lasting, lifelong impact on Kentucky Bourbon.

• Damon Thayer, 57, Georgetown, Ky. One of the strongest champions of Kentucky Bourbon in the history of the Kentucky General Assembly, retired Senate Majority Leader Thayer is directly responsible for stewarding more than 20 pieces of legislation that modernized Kentucky’s signature industry, propelled its amber nectar into an unprecedented golden age and transformed distilling into an economic and tourism powerhouse for the Commonwealth.

Note: Full biographies, submitted by the inductees, accompany this release in a separate file can be found here.

Inductees are selected each year by a blue-ribbon committee consisting of all recipients of the Parker Beam Lifetime Achievement Award, the Chair of the KDA Board of Directors, the Governor of the Order of the Writ – Spirit of Kentucky Bourbon Society, and the KDA President.

Parker Beam recipients are Jimmy Russell, Master Distiller of Wild Turkey; Bill Samuels, Jr., Chairman Emeritus of Maker’s Mark; Max Shapira, Executive Chairman of Heaven Hill Brands; Even Kulsveen, Executive Director of Willett Distillery, and Ken Lewis, founder of New Riff Distilling and the current Chairman of the KDA Board of Directors.

Other members of the 2025 selection committee were Chris Morris, Governor of the Order of the Writ, Master Distiller Emeritus at Brown-Forman Corp. and Treasurer of the KDA Board; Gigi DaDan, General Manager of Louisville Distilling Co. and D’USSE Cognac, and Vice Chair of the KDA Board; and noted author Dixie Hibbs of Bardstown, who was appointed by Gregory.

Every year, the group carefully reviews applications submitted by KDA member distilleries through a comprehensive and confidential application process. No more than five inductees are approved each year, further establishing the Hall of Fame as an elite honor.

The 2025 Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame® ceremony was presented by Buzick Construction. Additional sponsors include Bardstown Florist, Bardstown Tourism, Brindiamo Group, Independent Stave Company, Kroger Co., Log Still Distillery, RunSwitch PR, Vendome Copper & Brass Works Corp., and Wiltshire Pantry.

Bardstown Tourism was the sponsor of the signature toast, with Lux Row’s Four Grain Double Single Barrel.

The livestream of the induction ceremony was sponsored by Kroger Co. and facilitated by RunSwitch PR. It can be viewed on the Kentucky Distillers’ Association’s YouTube page @kentuckybourbon.

 Founded in 1880, the Kentucky Distillers’ Association (KDA) is the Worldwide Voice of Bourbon™.

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.

KENTUCKY BOURBON TRAIL®, KENTUCKY BOURBON TRAIL CRAFT TOUR®, KENTUCKY BOURBON AFFAIR™, KBT®, BOURBON TRAIL™ and KENTUCKY BOURBON HALL OF FAME® are trademarks/service marks owned by the Kentucky Distillers’ Association.