AMRUT
INDIAN SINGLE MALT

Starting out as a rum and brandy producer in the 1940s, Bangalore’s family-owned Amrut distillery put its name on the world whisky map when it launched the first Indian single malt outside of India in 2004.

Released a few years later, the award-winning Amrut Fusion – made with 25% peated Scottish malt and 75% unpeated Indian malt – is the whisky that cemented Amrut as a serious player in terms of quality and innovation, and paved the way for other Indian distillers.

The experimental distillery also produces unpeated and peated single malts, cask-strength versions, limited-edition releases exploring different cask finishes, as well as Amrut Niedhal, its first independent bottling, showcasing hidden gems from other Indian distillers. Amrut is a great choice for whisky fans looking to try something different.

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Speyside Whisky Festival to make a spirited return in 2023

Internationally renowned Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival has announced its return in spring 2023 – with the highly coveted tickets going on sale this Friday (27 JAN).

Taking place from 26^th April to 1^st May, this annual celebration of Scotland’s national drink has become one of the largest events of its kind anywhere in the world, bringing thousands of visitors to Speyside each year since its creation in 1999.

With ticket previews available from Wednesday 25^th January, this year’s event will offer a bumper programme of whisky-inspired events designed to entice and inform the most experienced of connoisseurs, to the whisky novice.

From distilleries to village halls, to local whisky bars, historic castles and the great outdoors, a range of events will take place throughout the scenic region of Speyside – the biggest whisky producing region in Scotland – located in the Moray area in the north-east of the country.

Supported by Speyside businesses, communities, members and locals, it is this master blend of talent from the iconic whisky making region that makes the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival each year. Platinum partners include Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and Festival Ambassadors of the Year 2022, Steph & Lauren Murray at the Dowans Hotel, as well as some of whisky’s most distinguished brands like The Glenlivet, Diageo, Craigellachie, Benromach, and newcomer to the festival, Speyburn.

To mark the distillery’s 125^th Anniversary, Speyburn is joining the Spirit of Speyside Festival and opening its doors to the public for the first time. During the festival, Speyburn will be running two tours, three times a day, led by its Distillery Manager and Senior Brand Ambassador. Guests will discover the history and heritage of Speyburn, and of course, enjoy a dram or two of Speyburn’s award-winning single malt.

With over 500 events planned for this year’s Festival, other highlights include:

• Raise A Barrel: Join Balvenie Distillery’s expert cooper Ian McDonald for a morning learning to raise your own barrel. Afterwards share a dram with Ian and hear a story or two.
• Tamnavulin Discovery Tour and Tasting Experience: Join Distillery Manager Leon for a guided tour and explore where they craft their exceptional single malt whisky, usually closed to the public. Then enjoy a guided tasting of 4 Tamnavulin expressions and their perfect pairing, complete with a signature Speyside cocktail.
• Keith & Dufftown railway “Dram Tram” evening journey: Take a two-hour evening return train journey from Dufftown station and sample five specially curated whiskies associated with the railway’s original route stations Dufftown, Drummuir, Auchindachy, Earlsmill, and Keith.
• 19 Holes of Golf and Whisky with Glenfarclas: An exclusive opportunity to play 18 holes of golf at the Elgin Golf Club Championship Course with Glenfarclas manager Callum Fraser, enjoy a tasting in the clubhouse before a two course meal provided by Hardhillock Bar and Bistro.

George McNeil, Chairman of The Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival, said: “Whether you’re a dram expert or just entering the world of whisky for the first time, we will be delighted to welcome you to Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival in spring.

“Taking place across Elgin, to Kingussie, to Forres, our comprehensive programme of events brings the journey of Scottish whisky to life for visitors, creating truly world-class and unforgettable experiences set among spectacular scenery.

“Our visitors travel from as many as 35 different countries, bringing everyone together over a shared passion and interest for whisky.  I can think of no better antidote to the various challenges of the past few years.”

Tickets for the festival’s top events will be available at the time of launch on 27^th January, with previews beginning the 25^th.  Visitors are encouraged to book early to avoid disappointment and ensure their spot in popular and exclusive activities.

For more information, visit https://www.spiritofspeyside.com

Spirit of Speyside

Spirit of Speyside organises some of the world’s premier whisky events, welcoming visitors to the beauty of Speyside from across the globe each year.. The organisation is responsible for the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival each year with hundreds of events incorporating the Whisky School and Whisky Awards. The same team also hosts Spirit of Speyside: Distilled exclusively for whisky distillers.

Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival

First launched in 1999, the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival’s annual celebration of Scotland’s national drink has developed into one of the largest events of its kind anywhere in the world. With a programme of over 700 whisky-inspired events over 6 days, the Festival is a mecca for the curious beginner and the whisky connoisseur alike. Festival events take place throughout Speyside, the biggest whisky producing region in Scotland, located in the Moray area in the North-East of the county between Aberdeen and Inverness. Over the years, the Festival has developed close links with many Speyside businesses and communities who help to fund the festival. It is a true team effort to deliver an ever-improving range of events and services to make the six days of the Festival a truly unforgettable experience.

Spirit of Speyside: Distilled

The team behind the annual Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival brings another fantastic event to the sampling table – Spirit of Speyside: Distilled. Where the world’s best whisky distillers unite under one roof on their own doorstep. At the festival, Speyside’s whisky distillers are accompanied by award-winning brewers, gin crafters and there will be lots of local food on offer.

Our January auction is now live!

Looking to expand your whisky collection? Head to our January auction to see what your missing.

Auction closes from 8pm (BST) Tuesday 31st January

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Just in from Goldfinch Whisky!

Check out some of the single cask releases we now have in stock from Goldfinch Whisky. Having had the opportunity to taste some of these releases, we have to say, they are fantastic!

Orkney 14YO, The Kilnsman’s Dram

Released as a cask strength, single malt Scotch whisky, aged for 14 years and matured in a first-fill European oak sherry Hogshead. Deep toffee in colour, this sherry bomb will not disappoint. This is a fantastic heather peated Scotch from a famous Orkney Distillery. Released as a cask strength, single malt Scotch whisky, aged for 14 years and matured in a first-fill European oak sherry Hogshead. Deep toffee in colour, this sherry bomb will not disappoint. Non-chill filtered and entirely natural in colour. Only 146 bottles were taken from this outstanding cask.

Tasting Notes:

Nose: All toffee and butterscotch with the most delicate hint of smoke meandering through.

Palate: A feast wrapped up inside of a sherry bomb, explosions of vanilla and caramel but with a beautiful peat smoke and gentle balanced warmth.

Finish: Cream with butterscotch opens up to light pepper and floral smoke leaving a sweet taste preparing you for your next sip. Outstanding!

£85.00 >

Glen Ord 12YO Mey Selections

Fresh and fruity on the nose with hints of white grapes and aromatic spices followed by a breath of warm butterscotch. Beautifully formed and well rounded on the palate. This limited edition, highly collectible Mey Selections Rare Cask Release is one of a series launched to showcase the best of the Scottish Highlands and support the charity founded in 2005 by HRH, The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay. All Mey Selections produce originates from within 150 miles of the Castle of Mey and celebrates the history, quality and commitment of its makers, helping to support rural communities in the far north of Scotland.  One of only 689 bottles produced from a single cask. Cask type: Sherry butt. Non chill filtered and natural colour

Tasting Notes:

Fresh and fruity on the nose with hints of white grapes and aromatic spices followed by a breath of warm butterscotch.

Beautifully formed and well rounded on the palate, sweet notes of prunes and vanilla are enriched by suggestions of malted barley and linseed oil.

A whisper of light spice heralds a deliciously smooth and lingering finish.

£118.00 >

Linkwood 14YO Paloma

What a fantastic and refined classic Speyside single malt whisky, that has been finished in Palo Cortado sherry casks. Released at cask strength and aged for 14 years. Only 331 bottles were taken from this outstanding cask. One of only 331 bottles from a single cask. Distilled: May 2008. Non chill filtered and natural colour

Tasting Notes

Nose: Butterscotch, vanilla, fruit and spice with fresh and floral notes,

Palate: Oily mouth feel with orange cake, spices and nice pepper.

Finish: Malt, leather, medium dry and fruit finish.

£88.00 >

WIN 12 BOTTLES OF
SECRET SPEYSIDE WHISKY

This January we’re offering our customers the chance to win £3,000 worth of whisky with every purchase of a selected bottle of Longmorn. Order one of the Longmorn single malts below before 23.59pm GMT on 31 January 2023 and you’ll be entered into the prize draw to win 12 exceptional whiskies from the Secret Speyside series.

This mixed case contains single malts – all at least 18-years-old – from some of Scotland’s finest distilleries, including Glen Keith, rare peated expressions from long-lost Caperdonich, alongside some more mature releases from a connoisseurs’ favourite, Longmorn.

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NEW SHOP EXCLUSIVE FROM

ARRAN DISTILLERY

Arran Distillery started distillation in 1995 reviving the rich and turbulent history of whisky production on the Island. The local water, microclimate and air quality all influence the spirit as it’s distilled and matured making Arran an amazing place to produce whisky.

12 YEARS OLD SHERRY HOGSHEAD

SHOP EXCLUSIVE

This single cask bottling, distilled in 2009 at Arran distillery, is our newest shop exclusive. This excellent dram full of rich, warming flavours was aged for 12 years in a single sherry hogshead. It was bottled straight from the cask without chill-filtration or artificial colouring at natural cask strength.

Only 290 bottles were produced.

TASTING NOTES

NOSE: Initial aromas of chocolate-covered raisins lead into toffee pennies and roasted hazelnuts followed by caramelised orange.

PALATE: Rich and buttery with oak spices giving way to rich fruit cake laden with cherries and citrus peel.

£ 85.00

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Glen Scotia 8 Year Old “Malts Festival 2022 Limited Edition” Cask Strength PX Sherry Peated Campbeltown Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml)

SKU #1657200

$79.99 View

This is a very limited single malt Scotch from one of the smallest distilleries in existence. Since the 19th century, the team at Glen Scotia has been handcrafting classic Scotch whiskies of the highest quality, and this special release lives up to their illustrious heritage. Just a few bottles of this unique dram, aged in used sweet sherry barrels, are still around and it makes for a fantastic sipping scotch.

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The GlenDronach

Back-in ….while (limited) stocks last!

GlenDronach, the masters of sherry matured whisky, is becoming increasingly hard to to find. While stocks last we have a limited supply of GlenDronach 15 Year Old Revival and GlenDronach 21 Year Old Parliament – both bottled 2022. GlenDronach Cask Strength Batch #11 – a TWB bestseller is back in-stock. Plus GlenDronach Port Wood is now available to order. Scroll down for more…👇

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GLEN SCOTIA UNVEILS NEW LIMITED-EDITION 21-YEAR-OLD

 Latest offering adds another exceptional release to Glen Scotia’s award-winning range

Carefully crafted using the finest refill bourbon barrels and refill oak hogsheads

Expression will champion the prevailing spirit of Campbeltown and bridge the gap between the distillery’s 18-year-old and globally recognised 25-year-old

 Award-winning Campbeltown distillery, Glen Scotia, has today unveiled its latest expression, a 21-year-old single malt (46% ABV, £265).

The new limited-edition – 2,500 bottles to be released globally each year– begins a new aged-statement release from the distillery on Scotland’s west coast, as it continues to champion the renaissance of the town once known as the Victorian whisky capital of the world.

Aged in a combination of refill bourbon barrels and refill American oak hogsheads, the finest of which have been personally selected by Glen Scotia’s expert team, before a six-month finish in first-fill Oloroso sherry casks, this elegant addition to Glen Scotia’s range is a smooth and aromatic dram ideal for whisky connoisseurs.

The Oloroso sherry finish adds perfumed floral notes, creating a delicately aromatic dram while preserving the signature distillery character of rich fruits, hints of Atlantic sea spray, and subtle maritime nuances. Glen Scotia’s 21-year-old is an exceptional single malt that delivers the true character of a refined and classic Campbeltown whisky.

The liquid has been matured to bridge the gap between Glen Scotia’s 18-year-old and its 25-year-old, which won the ‘Best in Class’ and therefore Best in the World, at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2021 out of 3,800 entrants.

The remarkable new release comes presented in Glen Scotia’s premium bottle in deep hues of purple and gold. An elegant metal coin of the Glen Scotia entwined ‘GS’ logo is set into the shoulder of the bottle, which is presented in a solid display box ideal for collectors or gifting to someone special.

Glen Scotia’s origins date back to 1832 and, although one of the smallest Scotch whisky distilleries, it operates using a combination of traditional equipment and practices but with a forward-looking approach. Its team are dedicated to producing world-class single malts that attract interest from around the world and are helping to put Campbeltown firmly back on the map.

Master Distiller and Distillery Manager, Iain McAlister, said: “Our new 21-year-old is a single malt whisky of exceptional character, and the ideal dram to celebrate the prevailing spirit of Campbeltown.

“Being recognised as ‘Best in Show’ for the Glen Scotia 25-year-old was a hugely important moment in our history and an indication of how we have looked to bring the distillery into the modern age while not losing the authenticity of a great Campbeltown malt. We knew then that we wanted to create another special release for our fans around the world, and the 21-year-old is a middle sibling to the much-loved 18-year-old and the world’s best whisky.

“The Glen Scotia 21-year-old still has that wonderful interplay with the Oloroso sherry finishing cask, but with a shorter finishing time (six months) than the 18-year-old, which enables the underlying signature distillery character you get from the 25-year-old to really shine through proudly. We hope to be able to release a new batch each year.

“Like all good things, it has taken us a bit of time, but we are delighted with the result and can’t wait to see what people think.  One of the things I am most grateful for at Glen Scotia is our fantastic and supportive fan base, which continues to grow around the world – it’s very humbling. We sincerely hope they like this latest edition to the Glen Scotia family.”

Non-chilled filtered and natural in colour, the liquid has been bottled at 46% ABV, and is available to buy from the Glen Scotia online store (www.glenscotia.com) and worldwide through specialist retailers, priced at £265 RRP.

To find out more visit: www.glenscotia.com/products/21-year-old-single-malt-whisky

• Nose: sweet perfumed oloroso, spiced red apple, peppercorns with a soft signature Campbeltown aroma.
• Palette: baked red apples, plump raisins, a journey of cloves, star anise, cinnamon, and spice. Soft creamy vanilla, toffee, and sea spray.
• Finish: long, complex, and incredibly balanced, with a lingering touch of sea salt and sherry dryness.

About Glen Scotia

Distiller Glen Scotia has been producing single malt whisky in Campbeltown since 1832 and is one of three surviving distilleries in Campbeltown. The distillery still maintains much of its original design, including the fermenters, the stillroom, and the dunnage warehouse dating from the 1830s. The distillery team benefit from a huge history of whisky knowledge passed down through the generations of the town, carefully crafting the unique Campbeltown style the brand has become world-famous for.

In 2021, Glen Scotia’s 25-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch whisky was awarded ‘Best In Show Whisky’ at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Over 3,800 entries across 31 categories were judged with Glen Scotia being awarded the overall winner across all countries and styles. In addition to this, Glen Scotia was also named Scottish Whisky Distillery of the Year at the Scottish Whisky Awards, an accolade it received just seven months after being crowned as the ‘Best in Show.’

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