Lochlea
Ploughing Edition

This warming, smoky version of Lochlea was crafted using ex-Islay whisky barrels and peated quarter casks. Bottled at 46% abv, with natural colour and free from chill-filtration. The Lochlea Ploughing Edition is the sixth release so far, and the fourth and final in an annual series of limited seasonal bottlings, from the newest kids on the block. This release has been crafted to reflect the season of Winter on the farm, when they begin to plough and sow their first crops of the year. This warming, smoky version of Lochlea was crafted using ex-Islay whisky barrels and peated quarter casks. Bottled at 46% abv, with natural colour and free from chill-filtration.

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Nose: baked fruit and hints of peat smoke.

Palate: boiled sweets, stewed apple and brazil nuts.

Finish: fruit, nut and lots of Islay peat smoke.

Rare Character 9 Year Old “Exceptional Cask Series” K&L Exclusive Single Barrel Cask Strength Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey (750ml)

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A K&L exclusive barrel from the master distillers at Kentucky’s Rare Character, this bottle is a rare treat. Customized by our spirits team, this is a classic American Bourbon aged for nine years, which boasts delicate notes of vanilla and toast. It is an ideal sipping whiskey.

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KENTUCKY DISTILLERS’ ASSOCIATION WELCOMES

PENSIVE DISTILLING CO. AS NEWEST CRAFT MEMBER

FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky Distillers’ Association today announced that Pensive Distilling Co. in Newport is the newest member of the non-profit trade group that unites and leads Kentucky’s signature Bourbon and distilled spirits industry.

Founded by Scott Quigley in 2020, Pensive is located at 720 Monmouth Street in downtown Newport and includes a horse-themed restaurant and bar. The distillery was named after Pensive, a famous Calumet Farm racehorse that won the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes in 1944.

Their brands include Pensive 100 Proof Bourbon, Pensive Vodka and Pensive Apple Pie Moonshine.

“The KDA has a special camaraderie and we are thrilled to be part of it,” Quigley said. “Pensive hopes to provide a must-do experience in Kentucky that compliments our neighbors at New Riff, Second Sight, Boone County and the Neeley Family Distillery. We are grateful to be members.”

Master Distiller Corbin Arrasmith said, “We here at Pensive look forward to the opportunity and the camaraderie that the KDA offers. We can’t wait to make Pensive Distilling Company a can’t-miss spot in Northern Kentucky.”

KDA President Eric Gregory said Pensive Distilling Co.’s community involvement and support is emblematic of the Kentucky Bourbon culture.

“By embracing the rich history of Newport and local vendors, Scott and his team have built a neighborhood establishment that brings people together over good food and craft spirits,” Gregory said. “We are excited to welcome them to our growing KDA family.”

Learn more at www.pensivedistilling.com.

Pensive joins KDA as a Craft-level member aging less than 10,000 barrels a year, and joins an impressive list of distilleries in Northern Kentucky, which is a Gateway sponsor of the KDA’s famous Kentucky Bourbon Trail® experience.

Pensive also is now eligible to apply to join the KDA’s Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour®, which the association created in 2012 as the nation’s first and only tourism attraction to showcase the flourishing artisan distilling movement.

Founded in 1880, the KDA is the voice for Bourbon and spirits issues. Its diverse membership produces the overwhelming majority of the world’s Bourbon, from legendary, global brands to emerging micro distilleries that are building the next generation of the timeless craft.

Bourbon is one of Kentucky’s most treasured industries, a booming $9 billion economic and tourism engine that sustains more than 22,500 jobs with an annual payroll topping $1.23 billion each year, and pays over $285 million in local and state taxes and $1.8 billion in federal alcohol taxes, more than any other state.

A key export, distilling has the state’s highest job spin-off factor among top manufacturers; buys at least 17 million bushels of corn and other grains every year, mostly from Kentucky farm families; and is currently investing more than $5.2 billion in new stills, warehouses, bottling lines, tourism experiences and more.

Bourbon production has skyrocketed more than 475% since the turn of the century.

Kentucky now boasts more than 11.4 million barrels of Bourbon aging in warehouses across the Bluegrass, the most in its revered distilling history. Distillers filled more than 2.6 million barrels in 2021 alone, the fourth consecutive year that production topped 2 million.

Attendance at the KDA’s Kentucky Bourbon Trail® and Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour® distilleries has surged more than 300% in the last 10 years. Total attendance in 2021 was more than 1.5 million visits, just below the pre-COVID record of 1.7 million visits in 2019.

Visit www.kybourbon.com and www.kybourbontrail.com to learn more.

The Kentucky Distillers’ Association is a 501(c)(6) non-profit trade association that passionately unites, promotes, protects and elevates the Commonwealth’s signature Bourbon and distilled spirits industry. 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. 

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Please enjoy Bourbon like a true Kentuckian – Responsibly

January 2023 Auction // 27.01.23 – 06.02.23

Now Live: January Auction

A warm welcome to our January Auction. 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.

Our first sale of 2023 features some very special highlights, from the beautifully designed Bowmore x Aston Martin ARC-52 to some elusive yet legendary independent whisky releases such as the Royal ‘Green’ Brackla 1975 and Ardbeg 1967 Kingsbury 29 Year Old – both of which are Serge Valentin’s ‘favourite’ expressions from each respective distillery on WhiskyFun.com. We also bring Part II of Luc Timmermans exceptional Glenfarclas collection to auction, which features some incredible old Grant Bonding Co. expressions and well-aged SMWS releases.

Exclusive to Whisky Auctioneer: We are delighted to partner with the independent bottlers Spheric Spirits in our January Auction to offer the earliest bottle numbers from their first ten releases.

Read more about Spheric Spirits in our latest interview.

Discover some of our curated highlights below and bid now in our first auction of the year.

Luc Timmermans Glenfarclas Collection Part II – SMWS Highlights

Ardbeg 1967 Kingsbury 29 Year Old #922

Bowmore Arc-52

Royal ‘Green’ Brackla 1975 Whisky Exchange 27 Year Old

Yamazaki 1993 Single Sherry Cask #3T70070 / LMDW

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Elijah Craig Named ‘Official Bourbon’ of AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am; Activates Elijah Craig Bourbon Speakeasy

BARDSTOWN, KENTUCKY – Elijah Craig Bourbon and the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am today announced a multi-year partnership naming Elijah Craig the “Official Bourbon.” One of the fastest growing spirits in the U.S., Elijah Craig has gained a loyal following for its award-winning family of Bourbons and American Whiskeys.

As the Official Bourbon partner, Elijah Craig will be prominently featured on the Triangle Plaza in the heart of Pebble Beach Golf Links, one of three Monterey Peninsula golf courses making up the tournament grounds. At the “Elijah Craig Bourbon Speakeasy,” spectators can taste the distinctive warm spice & smooth flavor of Elijah Craig Small Batch, enjoy hand-crafted signature cocktails, and engage in photo opportunities after signing their name on an interactive signature wall. Throughout the course at general concessions, fans can also find Elijah Craig featured in a signature cocktail called “The Kentucky Tea Time,” made using Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon, tea and lemonade. Offsite, consumers in the area will find displays and engagement opportunities at retail and bar locations promoting Elijah Craig’s exclusive sponsorship. Elijah Craig will further support the partnership with an investment in digital advertising and across social media channels.

“Elijah Craig Bourbon celebrates the legend and lore of AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am Tournament with a shared mindset of striving for greatness,” said Max Stefka, Elijah Craig Group Product Director. “We look forward to creating an experience for players and fans to honor their success over a glass of Elijah Craig.”

One of the most exciting events on the PGA TOUR, the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am is contested annually in front of thousands of spectators and millions of television viewers. The tournament’s field  features a unique mix of professional and amateur golfers , including many celebrities. All tournament proceeds benefit charities throughout Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito Counties.

Monterey Peninsula Foundation CEO and Tournament Director, Steve John, added “World class golf and award-winning Bourbon go hand and hand. A signature Elijah Craig cocktail is the perfect accompaniment when enjoying the tournament at Pebble Beach. The Elijah Craig Bourbon Speakeasy is wonderful addition to the fan experience at Triangle Plaza.”

With golf fans twice as likely to drink Bourbon compared to the average consumer, the Elijah Craig Bourbon partnership with AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am offers a strong fit for the brand as it continues to make a name for itself in the world. The annual campaign extends the fan experience beyond the course including premium media placements in golf publications, digital and social media, consumer contests, and in-store displays rounding out the 360-degree program. The brand also is proud to be named “The Official Bourbon” of PGA TOUR Pro Golfer Max Homa.

ABOUT ELIJAH CRAIG BOURBON: Elijah Craig Bourbon bears the name of the Reverend Elijah Craig, known as “The Father of Bourbon,” who established his distillery in 1789 on the banks of Elkhorn Creek in modern-day Georgetown, Kentucky. He is credited with being the first distiller to age his wares in charred oak barrels. The clear, unaged corn whiskey became transformed into a bold amber liquid with a distinctively smooth flavor that makes Bourbon what it is today. Today, Elijah Craig’s community impact continues through Elijah Craig Old Fashioned Week, providing total donations of up to $300,000 to date to organizations supporting the hospitality industry. Produced by Heaven Hill Distillery, the nation’s largest independent, family-owned and operated distillery and the world’s second-largest holder of Kentucky Bourbon, the Elijah Craig lineup includes: Elijah Craig Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Elijah Craig Straight Rye Whiskey, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, and Elijah Craig 18-Year-Old Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Elijah Craig’s accolades have included Whisky Advocate’s Whisky of the Year, Best Small Batch Bourbon and Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, and Excellent Highly Recommended honors at the Ultimate Spirits Challenge. For more information, please visit www.elijahcraig.com. Heaven Hill reminds you to “Think Wisely. Drink Wisely.”

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Place your bids until Sunday 29th^rd January, 2023.

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Every month, we present an incredible selection of whiskies and other fine spirits to our members right across the globe. You will find everything here from limited edition releases and vintage bottles to whole casks of rare whisky. There is certainly something for everyone – whether you are looking to collect, invest or enjoy!

Karuizawa – 50 Year Old (1965) Single Cask #3037 (50cl)

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New Release from Lochlea

Lochlea Disitllery
Ploughing Edition

Lochlea’s Ploughing Edition is the fourth and final release from the First Crop Seasonal Editions. “We’re pretty excited for this one, it’s been matured in ex-Islay casks (a combination of barrels and quarters) so it has a wee bit of peat influence.  The barley itself is still unpeated, so it’s just coming from the influence of the cask.   The juicy fruit and cereal notes are still there, but there is a lovely peat smoke up front that lasts right through to the finish.”

 – Patrick Dupay

 It is also the first smoky whisky released by legendary whisky creator John Campbell that wasn’t distilled on Islay.

DISTILLERY FOCUS

Located on the west coast, Ardnamurchan is one of the younger distilleries in Scotland. It is owned by Adelphi – an indie bottling company, and it officially opened in 2014. They produce both peated and unpeated spirit, matured on-site in American and European oak, ex-sherry and ex-bourbon casks.

The goal is to create an overall flavour profile expected from the west coast malt: gentle peat smoke, rich oily/honey and dark fruit palate, chilli pepper, sea salt and a little more smoke in the finish. They might be located a little out of the way, but the scenic roads and welcoming visitors centre more than make up for the long drive.

The distillery is open Monday to Friday 10 AM to 4 PM

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