The GlenDronach 29YO PX Puncheon Cask #6738 Exclusively for Dom Whisky /53,3%/

The single cask edition presented here brings whisky from a different era – distilled in June 1993, when the distillery was owned by Allied Distillers, spent almost three decades in PX sherry puncheon # 6738 (in our opinion, the best type of wood for this whiskey). This nectar was bottled at cask strength (53.3% abv) exclusively for us, for DOM WHISKY, in 2023. The cask yielded 694 bottles.

Nose: creamy cappuccino, chocolate-coated raisins, roasted almonds, vanilla, hints of herbs (thyme and sage), ripe cherries and plums, delightful combination of sweet, dark fruit and the spiciness of toasted oak.

Taste: silky smooth and multi-layered, mocha, gingerbread, a dash of cinnamon, melted butter, plenty of dark fruit, especially plums and blackberries, roasted walnuts, and tobacco leaf.

Finish: long and evolving, from sweet layers of honey and blackberries to a subtle spiciness and mixed nuts playing a final cord.

The GlenDronach 29YO PX Puncheon Cask #6738

Situated in the picturesque village of Knock in Aberdeenshire, Knockdhu Distillery was founded by John Morrision back in 1894. The distillery is named after the nearby Black Hill, known as Knockdhu in Gaelic, the source of many springs that feed the distillery. The whiskies from Knockdhu were re-named anCnoc in 1993 to avoid confusion with nearby Knockando distillery. This dynamic, exciting distillery produces sweet, fruity whiskies with characteristic flavours of honey and citrus. The majority of the whiskies are unpeated, and matured in a combination of ex-Bourbon and ex-Sherry casks. They also produce limited quantities of peated single malt whisky.

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Blanton’s Straight From The Barrel Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon

(700ml)(European Import)

$270.00

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From Buffalo Trace Distillery, Blanton’s holds the distinction of being the world’s first regularly released single-barrel bourbon. This exceptional brand was launched in 1984 and named for the legendary leaders of that historic distillery outside of Frankfurt, Albert B. Blanton. The brand, which is produced and distributed by Sazerac at the Buffalo Trace Distillery, is owned by the previous owners of the distillery a Japanese company called, Age International. Over the last several years, Blanton’s has become one of the most sought-after and inaccessible whiskies on the market. This, their rarest and most elusive expression, is previously completely unobtainable. For instance, in 2021 K&L was allocated a measly 3 bottles company wide. Now that new regulations allow 700ml bottles to be sold, another channel is open for us to obtain this special whiskey. Each barrel is different, bottled at full cask strength without chill filtration of any kind. Proofs range from 115-135 proof and cask numbers cannot be checked in advance of purchase. This rare expression is truly one of Kentucky’s finest.

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The Good Dram Show – Episode 524 ‘Lady of the Glen’

Welcome to this week’s episode of the show in which I’ll be taking a look at some of the new releases from Hannah Whisky Merchants in their Lady of the Glen range.

https://youtu.be/W3D7itSiHYA

GLEN GRANT SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY REVEALS DEVOTION 70-YEAR-OLD

A SCULPTURAL MASTERPIECE & THE OLDEST EVER RELEASE FROM THE DISTILLERY

The first of the seven total decanters, each one-of-a-kind, will be auctioned by Sotheby’s from September 11-22

ROTHES, SCOTLAND –The Glen Grant Single Malt Scotch Whisky, located in the heart of Speyside, today announces the oldest ever release from the distillery in its 180 years. The Glen Grant Devotion is an exquisite 70-year-old single malt whisky, presented as a handcrafted sculptural masterpiece, many years in the making. Inspired by the remarkable reign of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, this release is a tribute to seventy years of resolute service and a lifelong devotion to nature. These commitments, shared by forefather James ‘The Major’ Grant and Master Distiller Dennis Malcolm OBE, lies at the very core of The Glen Grant.

Sourced from a single French oak butt seasoned with oloroso sherry filled in 1953 at The Glen Grant distillery, Devotion was hand-selected for its lifetime of character achieved through exquisite maturation. The striking deep chestnut hues combine with a definitive floral aroma of intense barley sugar, ripe peach, giving way to honey sweetness. The palate is captivated with rich dried fruits, raisins, sultana, dry spice with just a hint of oak. Showcasing the excellence and unparalleled aging potential of The Glen Grant whiskies, the whisky is at a high strength of 55.5% abv.

The Glen Grant Devotion 70-year-old was brought to life through the combined talents of Master Distiller Dennis Malcolm OBE, award-winning craftsman John Galvin and hot glass master Brodie Nairn of GLASSTORM. With only seven beautiful, hand-blown decanters created, and each one-of-a-kind, The Glen Grant’s Devotion is as rare as it is extraordinary.

All seven of the unique decanters are presented as a mesmerising gem-shaped objet d’art, with seven facets celebrating each decade of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s reign. Each features a silver capsule, adorned with its own individually meaningful floral engraving as a celebration of her inspiring life. The jewel-like decanter is perfectly balanced within a striking wood sculpture handcrafted from a fallen elm tree discovered within the distillery gardens and features an intricate woven design of shapes and forms inspired by nature. The engraving on the sculpture’s silver diameter pays homage to Her Majesty’s favourite flowers, the Lily of the Valley, and features the proud Thistle of Scotland.

To support the preservation of Scotland’s native woodland, decanter Number One will be auctioned by Sotheby’s in an online sale running from September 11th- 22nd September 2023 with 100% of the proceeds donated to the Royal Scottish Forestry Society, of which Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was the Patron. This promise will further the work of the Royal Scottish Forestry Society and The Major’s legacy in the creation of his beloved 27-acre Garden of Splendours, with a new planting site on Speyside. The exclusive decanter Number One features The Queen Elizabeth Rose, named for Her Majesty, and engraved in gold and with distinctive embellishments, which are unique to this auction piece.

Commenting on this release, Master Distiller Dennis Malcolm, said, “In the true spirit of The Glen Grant, we bring together the inspiring legacy of our story with the personal devotion of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, to realise this exquisite masterpiece. To be devoted, is to show unwavering loyalty and love to something you care for deeply, which sits at the heart of our whisky-making philosophy, as well as shining through with our creative collaborators. This is a lifetime of character and legacy captured in a magnificent creation, like nothing we have ever seen.”

Jonny Fowle, Global Head of Spirits at Sotheby’s said: “This whisky embodies so much of what is important in whisky collecting: quality, rarity, age and most of all provenance as the oldest whisky ever to be released directly from The Glen Grant Distillery itself. This whisky displays a fantastically deep, dark colour after seven decades of oak maturation, which contrasts beautifully with John Galvin’s opulent light wood structure making it the perfect centrepiece for the world’s most impressive whisky collections.”

Following the auction of decanter Number One, the remaining six decanters will be made available for sale with price available upon request, starting in October of 2023.

Each of the seven decanters will be available for sale in select global markets:

Singapore – Orchid
Hong Kong – Daffodil
US – Daisy & Clematis
China – Begonia
Japan – Stephanotis
UK – Rose

The floral details of the seven decanters are as follows:

Decanter #1: The Queen Elizabeth Rose named for Her Majesty engraved in gold, making this first decanter a true one of a kind creation which will be auctioned online by Sotheby’s

Decanter #2: Orchid celebrating the bridal bouquet from her marriage to HRH Duke of Edinburgh.

Decanter #3: Daffodil, the national flower of Wales and homage to the creation of a special Diamond Jubilee flower.

Decanter #4: Clematis which feature around the Buckingham Palace gardens and also Windsor Castle where she is laid to rest

Decanter #5: Daisy, the birth flower of Queen Elizabeth II.

Decanter #6: Begonia from the Silver Jubilee celebrations.

Decanter #7: Stephanotis symbolising Scotland and featured in her Coronation bouquet.

Tasting notes
Colour Deep chestnut with bright golden hues
Aroma Floral, intense barley sugar, and ripe peach give way to honey sweetness.
Taste Dried fruits, raisins, sultana, dry spice, hint of oak.
Finish Lingering, rich and complex, soft fruits, spice, hint of smoke.
ABV: 55.5%

ABOUT THE GLEN GRANT
Brothers James and John Grant built The Glen Grant in 1840, the first distillery in the town of Rothes in Speyside. They left a legacy of ingenuity by engineering the first northern railroad and introducing electric light to both the distillery and the entire town. In 1872, heir James ‘The Major’ Grant, a charismatic innovator and adventurous traveller, inherited the business. Through his intrepid journeys to destinations around the world, he made inspiring discoveries which led to the creation of his beloved 27-acre Garden of Splendours, the only distillery garden of its kind in Scotland. Inspired by his splendid garden, he envisioned a distinctive single malt, engineering tall, slender pot stills combined with unique water-cooling purifiers to create the evocative flavour profile that defines The Glen Grant Single Malt Scotch Whisky to this day.

Now, it is iconic master distiller Dennis Malcolm OBE, the single longest-serving distiller in Scotland, who honours the passionate spirit of The Glen Grant. His life’s work, along with the team at the Glen Grant, is in combining tradition and innovation to preserve the rare character of the whiskies, which are crafted from barley to bottle entirely on the distillery grounds, ultimately ensuring the utmost quality.

ABOUT SOTHEBY’S
Established in 1744, Sotheby’s is the world’s premier destination for art and luxury. Sotheby’s promotes access to and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions and buy-now channels including private sales, e-commerce and retail. Our trusted global marketplace is supported by an industry-leading technology platform and a network of specialists spanning 40 countries and 70 categories which include Contemporary Art, Modern and Impressionist Art, Old Masters, Chinese Works of Art, Jewelry, Watches, Wine and Spirits, and Design, as well as collectible cars and real estate. Sotheby’s believes in the transformative power of art and culture and is committed to making our industries more inclusive, sustainable and collaborative.

Sotheby’s Wine’s annual worldwide auction sales of wine and spirits achieved a record total of $158 million in 2022, a 20% increase from 2021. Sotheby’s currently holds the world records for any whisky collection ever sold at auction, any private wine collection ever sold at auction, the most valuable bottle of wine ever sold at auction and the most valuable bottle of spirits ever sold at auction, in addition to the highest ever total for a charity wine auction.

In addition to auction, Sotheby’s Wine launched a retail business in 2010. With a retail store located in Sotheby’s New York headquarters and e-commerce at www.sothebyswine.com, Sotheby’s Wine offers a carefully curated selection of wines from the world’s most prestigious producers and important regions. Expertly assembled by our experienced specialists, the selection is built upon lasting relationships with winemakers from across the globe, with bottles that are ready for immediate consumption, in addition to investment-worthy wines from highly sought-after vintages. A second retail location opened in Sotheby’s Hong Kong galleries in 2014.

August 2023 Auction // 25.08.23 – 04.09.23

ENDS SOON

Our August auction ends tonihgt. Featuring over 6,000 rare whiskies and fine spirits, this is a unique opportunity to bid on some of the world’s most sought-after bottles. This month we have an exceptional collection of Laphroaig featuring over 100 bottles, including an array of 1960s vintages. Alongside this we have a brilliant selection of single cask Karuizawa, rare Van Winkle reserve bourbons, and a Samaroli collection featuring many of his most iconic bottlings. Discover this and much more now before they slip away!.

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Samaroli Handwritten Labels Collection

Rare Single Cask Karuizawa

Scapa 1958 Samaroli 52% / Handwritten Labels – Signed by Silvano Samaroli

Van Winkle Reserve Bottlings

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BUNNAHABHAIN 1990
32 YEAR OLD

We’re excited to present a powerful and concentrated Bunnahabhain single malt, distilled in 1990 and matured for 32 years in a single oloroso sherry butt before being bottled exclusively for our customers. Bunnahabhain distillery rarely releases retailer-exclusive bottlings, and it is rarer still for it to be a whisky as well-aged as this one.

The Whisky Exchange head buyer Dawn Davies MW worked closely with master distiller emeritus Brendan McCarron and his team to select a whisky with a rich and bold character. The oloroso sherry butt has imparted layers of sweet spices, sticky caramel and nutty chocolate that mingle with Bunnahabhain’s fruity and malty character. It is an explosion of flavour on the palate and a cask not to be missed.

£2,000

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BELL ROCK

Cask Strength

70cl | 61.1% ABV

Bell Rock Cask Strength is the latest limited edition single malt whisky from the Kingsbarns Distillery. This robust, full bodied single malt was matured in a combination of Bourbon and Oloroso Sherry casks, and bottled at 61.1% ABV

£74.95

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Tasting Notes:

THE NOSE – Rich velvety toffee, baked meringue, roasted almonds.
THE PALATE – Pecan pie, caramelised orchard fruits, fresh pastry.
THE FINISH – Caramel sauce, crème brûlée.

We are delighted to introduce The Macallan Colour Collection, a travel exclusive Collection exploring our commitment to Natural Colour and Sherry Seasoning. This Collection is designed in collaboration with the eminent artist and graphic designer, David Carson.

Comprising five expressions, aged from 12 Years Old to 30 Years Old, the Colour Collection explores the rich spectrum of natural colours, flavours and aromas imbued by our exceptional sherry seasoned oak casks from Jerez de la Frontera, Spain.

A travel exclusive, the Colour Collection will be available in The Macallan Global Boutiques, in key airports and selected duty free locations around the world from September 2023.

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Suntory Hakushu 12 Year Old Japanese Peated Single Malt Whisky

(750ml) (Elsewhere $215)

$169.99

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Whisky Advocate

 Although only two years older, this expression of Hakushu — the first to be launched in the U.S. — shows a fleshier side to the distillery’s wares. While it has retained the freshness of the 10 year old, it shows more pineapple and grapefruit on the nose, with a little fragrance of jasmine and osmanthus. On the palate, it’s fresh and lively with a hint of persimmon and a tickle of smoke. Recommended. (DB, Spring 2012) 

K&L Notes

Suntory’s Hakushu, known as the “forest distillery,” was built in 1973 as a sister distillery to Suntory’s Yamazaki (previously the only Japanese single malt available in the United States). The facility is located at a high-elevation site next to the pristine waters of the Ojira River, which are used to dilute the whisky itself. Hakushu distillery uses different styles of oak barrel to age their single malt, but mainly hogshead, which, according to the distillery is, “suitable to the clear air and cool humid climate.” The 12-year old from Hakushu is lightly peated and very delicate in its flavor profile. The light and fruity style of the whisky is quite similar to the Yamazaki 12, but the smoke really makes up for any lack of richness. We’ve seen insane price increases over the last five years on Japanese whisky and inventory getting tighter and tighter, but for a limited time, we have Hakushu 12 in stock and available to sell, and at a fraction of the price you’ll see at many other retailers across the country.

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