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February Relaxed News – Maltstock 2023

Some relaxed news

2023 is already a month and a couple of days old. With all the mayhem in the world we thought you might be up for some relaxed news!! So here it is!

…and a nice reminder of what Maltstock is all about:

From now on we will start to update you again on our programmed other news regularly! So watch this space!

Bob, Klaas, Stan, Teun

Back at Het Buitencentrum

Maltstock 2023 will be held at our regular venue in Overasselt! The Square, the midnight cafe, the campfire place… we’ve missed all these places and we know you did too!

At the moment the venue is getting an overhaul and some upgrades, such as new environmentally sustainable HR++ windows. We are looking forward to being back at our ‘spiritual home’! If you, like us, want to keep track of their news and progress you can check their Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/hetbuitencentrum

Although we have sold a record number of early Bird tickets, we still have plenty tickets available at the moment. Want to enjoy Maltstock? Simply get your ticket here: https://www.maltstock.com/shop

Campbeltown Loch Blended Malt – Aberdeen Whisky Shop News

Campbeltown Loch Blended Malt

All five malts from the region’s three distilleries have been used to produce this genuine Campbeltown blended malt.  It’s an unmistakable Campbeltown whisky: Initial sweet, softer notes of fruit, honey and butterscotch give way to reveal more complexity with traditional maritime and spice notes combined with the subtlest touch of peat smoke. Matured in a combination of Ex-Bourbon and Ex-Sherry Casks. Vatted and bottled at Springbank Distillery, Campbeltown.

£38.50

MacNairs 10 Year Old Cask Strength Batch 2

 

MacNairs Cask Strength Batch 2 

Taking inspiration from MacNair’s discovery of the delights of a dram beside a smoky peat fireplace, Master Blender Billy Walker has drawn upon his half century’s experience in blending to develop a recipe fit for a traditional Scottish toast to long life: “Lang may yer Lum Reek”

In Batch Two Billy has created a sublime Blended Malt where the smoke of Islay is blended with the finest Speyside and GlenAllachie whiskies. The spirit was then rested in Spanish sherry casks.

Billy’s Tasting Notes:

Nose: Waves of grilled honeycomb, ginger and vanilla with cinnamon, campfire smoke and treacle
Palate: Bursting with dark chocolate, burnt orange peel and honeycomb.
Finish: Smoked spices, butterscotch and roasted coffee beans with ginger.

55.8% ABV
Limited to two bottles per household

Order Today

ralfy review 963 Extras – Irish Whiskey in 2023 – Irish Whiskey News

Malt Messenger Bulletin – Our 1st Annual Door Crasher Sale Starts Now!


Our First Ever Door Crasher Sale is on now with almost everything in-stock on sale. Formerly our Year End Inventory Sale… the sale happens to coincide with the 1 year anniversary of what we call the “Dogde Ram Incident”… which took place on February 11, 2022. This is as one customer said the other day, the first Ramnaversary!

The truck was actually black, unlike the one in the image created by OpenAI’s DALL-E-2… But despite that and there is an extra “a” in SAALE, that image is still my favourite.

The sale runs Friday, February 10, through midnight Sunday, February 12, in-store and online. But the pricing is live online now!

Almost all in-stock inventory is 5-50%, but only until midnight Sunday!

One last note, given the pending restoration work and renos which will put an even higher premium on space in the shop, we kindly request prompt pickups. If necessary, we may have to temporarily transfer products on hold to the warehouse for storage.

Sincerely,

Andrew Ferguson

The Deets!

The sale is online and in-store only. No phone orders, please.

You can save:

10-40% on most in-stock Whisky

To make your browsing a little easier, we have linked PDF files below highlighting Wines Discounted 25%-45%, and another for Whiskies & Spirits Discounted 15%-50%.

Browse Whiskies & Spirits Discounted 15-50%

Shop in-store or online at: 

www.kensingtonwinemarket.com/ 

In-store pickup will be available throughout the sale and we will also offer Free Delivery for orders over $100. Customers wanting to pay by cash or debit are encouraged to shop in-store. 

The Sale Fine Print

  • No additional discounts or promotions can be applied to the sale price.
  • Prices do not include GST.
  • In the event of a discrepancy in price, the point of sale at KWM will be taken as correct.
  • Sale pricing will not be applied retroactively or carried forward past the end of our Door Crasher Sale at midnight (11:59 PM), Sunday, February 12, 2023.
  • The sale is in-store and online only.
  • No phone orders, please!

If you order online, please wait for confirmation that your order is ready for pickup before heading down to the shop.

Thursday, April 6 @ 6 PM.

FREE DELIVERY

We are proud to offer Free City Wide Delivery on all orders over $100 Monday-Friday!

Orders under $100 are subject to a flat rate $10 delivery fee.

403-283-8000

888-283-9004

Regular Store Hours

Mon-Wed 10 AM – 8 PM

Thurs & Fri 10 AM – 9 PM

Sat 10 AM – 8 PM

Sun 11 AM to 6 PM

 

Heaven Hill Distillery Announces 2023 Heaven Hill Heritage Collection Release – Kentucky Straight Corn Whiskey News

Heaven Hill Distillery Announces 2023 Heaven Hill Heritage Collection Release

This year’s release features 20-year-old Kentucky Straight Corn Whiskey

 

BARDSTOWN, Ky. – Heaven Hill Distillery announced today the release of Heaven Hill Heritage Collection 20-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Corn Whiskey, the 2023 edition of the Heaven Hill Heritage Collection. Each spring, this annual, highly limited release will feature some of the distillery’s oldest inventory of aging whiskey, continuing the standard of excellence Heaven Hill has practiced since 1935.

Each release in the ultra-premium collection features one of the six traditional American Whiskey mashbills produced by Heaven Hill, the only heritage distillery to produce this range. This edition features Heaven Hill’s Corn Whiskey Mashbill, comprised of 80% corn, 12% malted barley and 8% rye, and is bottled at 115 proof. With an age statement of 20 years, this release is made up entirely of 110 barrels produced in October 2002 pulled from the third floor of Rickhouse 1K.

 With its distinct nose of toasted corn and oak spices, this edition of the Heaven Hill Heritage Collection is sure to be a unique addition to any whiskey collection. A testament to its age, the initial notes on the palate include aged oak and walnuts followed by a finish of wood spices with hints of corn sweetness.

 “The Heaven Hill Heritage Collection reflects the true craftsmanship, patience and consistency which are hallmarks of Heaven Hill’s whiskey making traditions,” says Master Distiller Conor O’ Driscoll.  “The ability to offer consumers an ultra-aged corn whiskey product is a true testament to the forward-thinking innovation the company has practiced for decades and continues to practice to this day.”

Along with its innovation-focused counterpart the Parker’s Heritage Collection, the Heaven Hill Heritage Collection is a testament to Heaven Hill’s patience and ultra-aging techniques. Releases from both collections offer a glimpse into the long-term plan across Heaven Hill’s American Whiskey stock and commitment to quality, craft, and innovation.

As with the inaugural release, the Heaven Hill Heritage Collection 750ml bottle will be accompanied by a premium box in signature Heaven Hill blue with the double-H insignia stamped in gold to signify Heaven Hill. A signature of the Collection, specific attributes such as warehouse site location, production date, mashbill percentages, and other designations are noted prominently on the packaging.  Heaven Hill Heritage Collection 20-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Corn Whiskey will launch nationally on a limited basis with an SRP of $289.99 and will begin shipping on March 1, 2023.

ABOUT HEAVEN HILL DISTILLERY: Founded in Kentucky by the Shapira family in 1935, Heaven Hill Distillery continues its legacy as one of the foremost American Whiskey producers. Heaven Hill has cultivated the traditions and history of America’s Native Spirit with its fierce independence, passionate family ownership, dedication to quality, and thoughtful innovation. Today, Heaven Hill Distillery maintains over 1.9 million barrels aging in more than 65 warehouses throughout Nelson and Jefferson Counties. It is home to an award-winning collection of American Whiskeys including Elijah Craig Bourbon, Larceny Bourbon, Evan Williams Bourbon, Pikesville Rye Whiskey, Rittenhouse Rye Whisky, Parker’s Heritage Collection, and Old Fitzgerald along with its extensive Bottled-in-Bond label collection. Heaven Hill Distillery held the title of 2020 Whisky Advocate Whisky of the Year, the second Whisky of the Year for Heaven Hill Distillery in the past four years. In 2019 Heaven Hill Distillery was named San Francisco World Spirits Competition Distillery of the Year, Best in Show Whisky, and previously held the titles of 2018 San Francisco Spirits Word Spirits Competition Best Bourbon, 2016 Whisky Magazine Distillery of the Year. For more information, please visit www.heavenhilldistillery.com.

Heaven Hill reminds you to “Think Wisely.  Drink Wisely.”

*UPCOMING RELEASE* Old & Rare American Oak Second-Fill TD0079 – Tasmanian Whisky News

Old & Rare
American Oak Second-Fill

On Monday we release TD0079.

TD0079 was matured in a 300L second-fill American oak cask, notable because we only have a handful of these 300L casks in our bond-store, and they date back to the earliest days of our distillery! Virgin oak when we received them, they have only ever been used to mature Sullivans Cove Whisky.

The result? A look into the undisturbed potential of Sullivans Cove spirit and high quality, old oak, free from the influence of a pre-fill. As the fresh tropical pops of Sullivans Cove spirit morph into one with the sweet, creamy depth of American oak, you realise you have just witnessed a lesson in integration – brought to you by 16 years of gentle maturation in the right oak, guided by the right hands.

American Oak Old & Rare Second-Fill: TD0079

Ripe and syrupy notes of white flowers, pineapple rings and mango pulp develop into sweet coconut and hazelnut cream. The palate brings about more tropical confectionary – yellow rock candy, passionfruit coulis, lemon curd and Starburst lollies. The finish, despite being over 16 years old, holds little to no oak grip! Just the silky texture of Sullivans Cove spirit, wrapped in caramelised white chocolate and lavender.

16 years old, matured in a second-fill American oak barrel, TD0079 yielded just 435 bottles.

Read the full tasting notes here

This whisky will be released via ballot. The ballot will open for 24 hours from 10am Hobart time on Monday 13th of February. Further details will be sent via email prior to the ballot opening. A note on our ballot system. Our policy is one entry per person, per household, per ballot. Our fraud detection algorithm detects multiple entries and removes them to ensure our whisky lands in the hands of our genuine supporters, so to ensure your entry counts, please enter each ballot once only. If you have any questions around our ballot process, you can email us at info@sullivanscove.com Successful entries will be notified shortly after the ballot closes.

New Old Perth PX Limited Edition Release – Tyndrum Whisky News

Old Perth PX Limited Edition

Bottled at 56.2% and limited to 800 bottles for the UK, rich notes of stewed fruits, sherry-soaked prunes and dark chocolate on the palate. Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers are delighted to introduce the first in our annual series of limited Editions from our Old Perth range: Old Perth Pedro Ximenez

As with all of their Old Perth range, this whisky is fully matured in sherry casks. This Limited Edition takes its name from the luxurious grape of Southern Spain (Pedro Ximenez), picked very ripe or sun-dried to concentrate the sugar and natural acidity of the wine. Maturation in a combination of Pedro Ximenez Sherry Hogsheads and Butts has resulted in a whisky packed full of flavour with a velvety texture.

Bottled at 56.2% and limited to 800 bottles for the UK, rich notes of stewed fruits, sherry-soaked prunes and dark chocolate on the palate.

Limited edition release, only 7,800 bottles produced. Non-chill filtered and no added colour.

£57.50 >

Elijah Craig “Toasted Barrel” Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey – American Whiskey News

Elijah Craig “Toasted Barrel” Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml)  $54.99

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Outer quote mark This needs a few minutes to open up to reveal a rich caramel aroma. The palate is markedly sweet and spicy, showing vanilla, caramel and a mix of cinnamon and cayenne. Adding water tones down the heat and brings a flavor or cinnamon red-hot candies wrapped in caramel squares. A vanilla accent smooths over the long exit. It’s a small-batch Bourbon finished in toasted new oak. (KN) Inner quote mark (7/2021)

Whisky Advocate

Outer quote mark Initially reticent on the nose, with time this reveals gooey caramel, pralines, Hershey’s milk chocolate, and a touch of charred mint leaves. It’s chewy and occasionally sharp on the palate, with oodles of roasted nuts, polished oak, mint, peppery spice, dark chocolate, licorice, tobacco ash, and char. The medium-length finish holds tingling white pepper, unsweetened chocolate, and more polished oak. (SSB, Fall-2020) Inner quote mark

K&L Notes

This is a different take on Elijah Craig’s classic and beloved Small Batch Bourbon. A judicious application of a new toasted barrel take the well-known profile of one of our best-selling bourbons and kicks it up several notches. This whiskey is a new offering from the brand and was recently launched on an allocated basis, making it highly desirable yet difficult to find. From the distillery: “The process begins with fully matured Small Batch, which is dumped and then re-entered at barrel proof into a second, custom toasted new oak barrel designed in partnership with Independent Stave Company. Made with 18-month air dried oak, the finishing barrel is first toasted and then flash-charred using a moderate toast temperature and toast time. An extensive research and development process resulted in a final barrel toast profile bringing forward dark sugar flavors within the wood to create a balance of smokiness and sweetness after months of finishing.”

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

Scotch Whisky Auctions “Mainland UK Collections” – Scotch Whisky News

Our collection dates for February 2023 have now been finalised. Please click HERE for the list of dates, locations and to register your interest in this service. Please note the date of our local and Edinburgh collections have changed.

Home collections are available for those customers sending 10+ bottles or bottles to the value of £1000. Unfortunately this service is not available in London or to those customer who live within 10 miles of a collection point.

Collections are limited and offered on a first come first served basis.It would be appreciated if bottles could be packed for uplift. In addition a submission form and label should be completed. Submission forms can now be completed via your main accounts page.

A winner in our auction? We are now offering a delivery (to collection point) service to customers who are dropping bottles off for a future auction. This service is charged at £12 (inc VAT), optional loss and breakage cover is available.


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