The origins of distilleries are often, as they should be, obscured by the clouds of half-truth and myth. Such is the case with Highland Park.  Was it founded by famed priest turned smuggler Magnus Eunson, or by farmer David Robertson in 1798? The distillery’s ornate wrought ironwork gate certainly attests to the 1798 story. It first appeared as single malt in the late 1970s, as an eight-year-old, but the packaging was revamped in the 1980s (and repeatedly ever since) when the 12- and 18-year-old expressions were introduced. It soon built up a strong, even cult, following with the range expanding continually. As well as a core range with age statements, various series have been released themed around Orcadian history and Norse gods.

In this particular evening David Miles will be coming down talking us through the line-up below:

Highland Park 12Years Old
Highland Park 15 Years Old
Highland Park 18Years old
Highland Park Cask Strength
Highland Park 25Years Old

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Three American Oak Whiskies:
TD0148, TD0191 & TD0310

In this sumptuous release of three, ballot entrants have the opportunity to experience the diversity of our most awarded wood-type via three different American oak variations:

American oak ex-Tawny
American oak ex-Bourbon
American oak ex-Whisky

The seasonal effect that spring has on our whisky barrels is undeniable. Looking at the number of Sullivans Cove single casks that are approved by our panel year after year, an eagle eye will note there is always an uptick at the beginning of spring. We see the flowers bloom, and so does the whisky as flavour compounds come out of their cold-weather funk.

What a delicious time of year.

TD0148 American Oak ex-Bourbon

An intricately structured confectionary delight, TD0148 was matured for 15 years and 8 months in a 200L American oak barrel that was previously used to produce Bourbon, and yielded just 198 bottles.

TD0191 American Oak ex-Sullivans Cove

Matured for 15 years in 300L American oak cask previously used to age Sullivans Cove single malt whisky, TD0191 embodies all the joys of Spring! Powerfully evocative, it provides the perfect sensory canvas for nostalgic memories of the season.

TD0310 American Oak ex-Tawny

Matured for 13 years and 9 months in a 300L American oak cask previously used to age Tawny Port, TD0310 has qualities reminiscent of old-world Scotch whisky. There aren’t many barrels that have made Distillery Manager, Heather Tillott genuinely emotional upon trying them, but this was one.

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These whiskies will be released via ballot, opening for 24 hours from 10am Hobart time on Monday 26 September. Further details, including links to the ballots, will be sent via email prior 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 ballots close.

Tormore 1993 29 Years Old Connoisseur’s Choice

This limited-release malt was distilled in 1993 at the Tormore distillery, located in the Speyside region of Scotland. It was aged 29 years in a single First-Fill Sherry Butt and bottled by Gordon & Macphail for their Connoisseur’s Choice collection without dilution or chill-filtration. Only 554 bottles were produced.

TASTING NOTES

NOSE Stewed red berries complement vanilla pod and subtle cocoa powder. Medjool dates give way to dark treacle and notes of soft aniseed.

PALATE Baked apple intertwines with cinnamon and ginger spice. Dark chocolate leads to subtle citrus fruit and charred oak.

FINISH Full with lingering summer berries and soft herbal notes.

Only 554 bottles were produced.

£270.00

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LAPHROAIG 10 YEAR OLD CASK STRENGTH BATCH 15

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Jack Daniel’s and McLaren Racing Announce New Partnership

Tennessee Whiskey brand will be Official Partner of Formula 1 team beginning in 2023

Lynchburg, Tennessee (September 13, 2022) – Jack Daniel’s and McLaren Racing announced today a multi-year partnership making Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey an Official Partner of the McLaren Formula 1 Team beginning in 2023. Jack Daniel’s has over 155 years of heritage in crafting whiskey and will enter Formula 1 for the first time with McLaren to evolve its global presence and reach new consumers.

“Entering the fast-growing world of Formula 1 with McLaren Racing aligns perfectly with our vision to make Jack Daniel’s the most iconic spirits brand globally,” said Sophia Angelis, Jack Daniel’s SVP, Global Managing Director. “Jack Daniel’s and McLaren Racing have always been bold, confident brands and we are excited about the platform that this partnership presents for Jack Daniel’s and McLaren to take our responsible drinking message to a new audience and engage fans all over the world.”

Jack Daniel’s branding will be featured on the nose of McLaren’s 2023 F1 cars as well as on the driver’s overalls and pit crew’s helmets. McLaren and Jack Daniel’s will host a variety of events and media and hospitality programs throughout the 2023 F1 season. The two brands will also collaborate to develop McLaren and Jack Daniel’s-themed programs at retail outlets as well as create custom marketing and advertising campaigns including a special edition bottle in select markets in 2023.

“We are thrilled to welcome Jack Daniel’s to the McLaren F1 Team,” said Zak Brown, McLaren Racing CEO. “Together we will look to reach new audiences as well as hosting a variety of events together. 2023 is an important year for McLaren as we commemorate our 60th birthday, and we are excited to celebrate with an iconic brand like Jack Daniel’s by our side.”

About McLaren Racing

McLaren Racing was founded by New Zealand racing driver Bruce McLaren in 1963. The team entered its first Formula 1 race in 1966, since then McLaren has won 20 Formula 1 world championships, more than 180 Formula 1 grands prix, the Indianapolis 500 three times, and the Le Mans 24 Hours at its first attempt.

The team competes in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship with Lando Norris and Daniel Ricciardo, the NTT INDYCAR Series with Arrow McLaren SP drivers Pato O’Ward and Felix Rosenqvist, and the Extreme E Championship with Emma Gilmour and Tanner Foust. McLaren will compete in Season Nine of the FIA Formula E World Championship in 2022/23.

McLaren was the first F1 team to be awarded the Carbon Trust Standard in 2010 and has retained it since on a bi-annual basis, most recently in February 2021. The team was also the first in F1 to be given the FIA Sustainability Accreditation Award at a three-star level in 2013 as part of the FIA Environmental Certification framework, before becoming a signatory to the UN Sports for Climate Action Commitment in 2021.

About Jack Daniel’s

Officially registered by the U.S. Government in 1866 and based in Lynchburg, Tenn., the Jack Daniel Distillery is the first registered distillery in the United States and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Jack Daniel’s is the maker of the world-famous Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey, Gentleman Jack Double Mellowed Tennessee Whiskey, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Tennessee Whiskey, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Fire, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Apple, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Rye, Jack Daniel’s Sinatra Select and Jack Daniel’s Country Cocktails. Today, Jack Daniel’s is a true global icon found in more than 170 countries around the world and is the most valuable spirits brand in the world as recognized by Interbrand.

Please Drink Responsibly.

Tennessee Whiskey, 40% alc. by vol. Jack Daniel Distillery, Lynchburg, Tennessee. JACK DANIEL’S is a registered trademark. ©2022 Jack Daniel’s. All rights reserved.

Now Open for Ordering

The KWM 2022 Whisky Calendar

We wanted you to be the first to know that we are now taking orders for the KWM 2022 Whisky Calendar.

We are a little late getting out this offer, in part we thought we should wait until after Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral, may she rest in Peace!

But that is only part of the reason. It has been tough pinning down a price on this year’s Calendar. Despite the fact that we ordered many products nearly a year ago, we are still at the mercy of supply chains. So we can only guess at the final range, but fear not no matter what comes in it will be great, we have more than a few gems in reserve.

There is also the matter of inflation, which is so hot right now… It has touched the cost of almost everything including cardboard, glass bottles and yes whisky… You could say all three of those things are rather critical to this project. We have worked hard to keep our costs down, without sacrificing the quality of the product, and feel this year’s Calendar once again offers incredible value!

As with the past couple of years, you have two options to reserve a KWM 2022 Whisky Calendar: the Pre-Pay Early Bird offer, and the full price Pre Order & Pay Later Option.

If you select the Pre-Pay Preorder option, you will save $60!

About the KWM 2022 Whisky Calendar

The KWM Whisky Calendar, aka “25 Days of Dram Fine Whisky”, is back for the 9th straight year. Once again the calendar will have a fresh new look, which will be revealed in a few weeks’ time. This year’s calendar includes 24 50ml premium whiskies, a custom logo Glencairn glass, and a 100ml Scotch Malt Whisky Society whisky for Christmas Day. You can follow along on the KWM Blog starting December 1st, or on one of our various social media channels as we introduce and discuss each day’s whisky. And there is more…

Because they were such a big hit the last two years, we will once again be hosting the Whisky Calendar Recap Tastings throughout the month of December. Purchasers and recipients of the KWM 2022 Whisky Calendar will be able to join us for any or all of the 5 virtual tastings on December 5, 10, 15, 20 and after Christmas on the 28th, at 7 PM MT. Each of them will cover the 5 previous day’s whiskies in the Calendar.

We always keep the exact whisky list a secret, there are too few surprises left in this life… but we can tell you this year’s Calendar includes 3 KWM exclusive casks, a couple of whiskies in their 20s, and more than a dozen distilleries and producers never before featured in any of our prior Whisky Calendars. We are confident that we have put together another fantastic Calendar this year, and we know you are going to love it!

Best of all, if you select the pre-pay preorder option, you will save $60… this option was very popular last year, and completely sold out 2020’s original production in just 2 weeks!

We anticipate the KWM 2022 Whisky Advent Calendars should be ready for pick up in early November, that is as long as everything goes as planned… which in the Post-Covid Era you can never be 100% sure of. But we’ve planned accordingly, and ordered early from all of our suppliers!<

Two Options to Order the KWM 2022 Whisky Calendar

Pre-Pay Early Bird Special Offer

Select this option if you wish to save $60 on the regular price of $460, by prepaying now in full (please note this cannot be combined with other offers or discounts). You will be charged $400+gst when we receive your order.

$400+gst

(no discounts)

EARLY BIRD PRICING OPTION ENDS ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5th, 2022!

Pay Later / Full-Price Pre-Order

Pay Later Pre-Order – If you want to reserve a KWM 2022 Whisky Calendar and pay the full price of $460+gst later, please select this option to submit your order, and you will not be charged until a few days before it is ready for pick-up.

$460+gst

Please order online if you can (using the links above), or by phone at 403-283-8000 if you can’t. 

As always, in the event of a discrepancy in price, the point of sale at KWM will be taken as correct. Please don’t hesitate to email me with any questions, comments, or requests.

Sincerely,

Andrew Ferguson

Kensington Wine Market

403-283-8000

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*All Prices Quoted here are subject to change and do not include GST. In the case of pricing discrepancies, the price at our point of sale will be taken as correct.*

Armorik confirms its status as a pioneer by launching Armorik 15 years old – Breton Whisky News

Whisky Live Paris approaching, Armorik Breton Single Malt Whisky is unveiling two new bottlings. An Armorik 15 years old, which confirms its status as a pioneer and demonstrates the distillery’s know-how in maturing whisky. At the same time, the distillery launches a limited edition of its peated Breton Single Malt, Yeun Elez, bottled at cask strenght and matured in ex-Pineau des Charentes casks.

Armorik 15 years old – Single Malt Breton Whisky

 A few years after the launch of its Armorik 10 yo, the distillery reveals a little more of the numerous possibilities offered by the several thousand casks stored in Lannion, Bretagne.

Being the first permanent 15 years old French Whisky and offered in a limited edition of 1500 bottles every year, this Armorik 15 yo becomes the 2nd bottling of the range with an age statement. It attests to our expertise and knowhow about maturation, for over 20 years.

This Armorik 15 years old has been matured for 9 years in Bourbon casks and transferred to Sherry Oloroso casks for 6 more years. “Armorik 15 years old has acquired with age a sort of elegant, aromatic fullness, while retaining the fruity freshness characteristic of our distillate.”

Bottled at 46%, un-chillfiltered and natural color, it will be sold in France by La Maison du Whisky at around 95 EUR (all taxes included).

ABOUT ARMORIK WHISKY BRETON SINGLE MALT

Armorik was born in Brittany, at the Warenghem distillery. Founded in Lannion in the Côtes d’Armor, on the Pink Granite Coast, our distillery has been independent and family-owned for over 100 years.

We use French barley, water from our own source and a traditional know-how. Our stills are two traditional pot stills. We are committed to creating an exceptional single malt that reflects the Breton character.

In this meeting the Local Review Board will go over Wolfcraig Distillery’s Grounds for Appeal statement and deliver a verdict on its outcome.

The meeting will be held in public and will also be broadcast, which we will send you a link for closer to the time.

As you know, we remain committed to building the home of Wolfcraig in Stirling. We aim to attract new tourists, create career opportunities and boost the local economy through our exciting new Scotch Whisky brand.

We are hopeful of a positive outcome from this meeting in October.

NEW SHOP EXCLUSIVE

We are delighted to introduce our latest exclusive single cask.
This unique, stunning malt was aged for 4 years in a First-Fill Bourbon Cask and charmed us with its sweetness and complexity.

It was bottled at natural cask strength of 63.5% with no chill filtration and no artificial colouring.

NOSE: Caramel, sweet red apples and vanilla.
PALATE: Butterscotch, custard cream and orchard fruits.
FINISH: Soft & silky, creamy texture and mouthfeel.

Only 232 bottles were produced.
£67.00

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Lindores Distillery was built on the sight of Lindores Abbey, which was a witness to many important historical events, but most importantly this is where the first ever documented whisky distillation took place. Over 500 years ago King James IV ordered Brother John Cor to distil “Aqua Vitae” – the water of life.