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Bowmore 25 year old Single Malt Whisky Islay Single Malt Whisky (750ml)

$599.99

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Special order items are not in stock and are dependent upon quantity available from distribution. All special orders are final and non-refundable. 96-100 points Wine Enthusiast: “A new recipe, one that employs a higher proportion of Sherry-influenced whisky. Initial sniffings are briny, salty and cotton candy sweet; aeration adds scents of pastry, baked pear and butterscotch. Palate entry is rich, almost jammy and peppered with salty/winey flavors; midpalate explodes with deep tastes of maple, honey, brown sugar and toffee. Finish is long, nicely balanced between the sea salt and the sherry, and succulent.” (05/03)

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Glen Scotia partners with London’s first sherry bar to launch
its latest limited-edition 12YO Seasonal Release 2022

Distiller teams up with Bar Pepito in Kings Cross to explore the flavour of Amontillado sherry that has been woven into its limited-edition 12-year-old release

Pepito’s Executive Chef shares recommendations for must-have food accomplishments to enjoy with a dram, evoking deeper flavours and enjoyment of award-winning Glen Scotia’s latest liquid

Scottish distiller, Glen Scotia, has partnered with London’s first dedicated sherry bar, Bar Pepito, to launch its new 12-year-old Seasonal Release (£80, 53.3% ABV), and explore the flavours of Andalusia featured in the dram.

Inspired by a winter’s day in Glen Scotia’s home, Campbeltown, the latest unpeated, cask strength, natural coloured release, available now, has been matured in first-fill bourbon barrels before a final twelve-month finish in Amontillado Sherry casks, which hail from the Montilla region of southern Spain.

Amontillado sherry starts as a Fino sherry before an ageing period of around ten years, which dissipates the ‘flor’, and through wood exposure and oxidation, produces a nutty, dry, and beautifully amber liquid.

The result for the Seasonal Release 2022 is a warm, nutty dram with lingering vanilla notes and a mildly dry finish. Subtle maritime nuances on the nose and palate are synonymous with the iconic Campbeltown malt style.

Working alongside Bar Pepito’s owner, Richard Bigg, and its Executive Chef, Nacho del Campo, Glen Scotia has explored the character of sherry and its exquisite flavour profile to craft a list of food accompaniments to enjoy alongside its latest expression.

Bar Pepito is the sister restaurant to Camino, also King’s Cross, which was borne after owner, Richard Bigg, travelled around Spain in his traditional Mini in the summer of 1984. The culture, people, and food & drink made an everlasting impression and a desire to create a piece of España back in the UK.

Chef Nacho del Campo joined Camino in 2008, and they opened Bar Pepito in 2010, after a career spanning 24 years working in Catalunya, Madrid, and Exeter. His passion for gastronomy paired with a love of sherry has accelerated the establishment to become one of the most sought-after authentic Spanish dining experiences in London.

Perfectly marrying Spanish cuisine with the unique new offering from Campbeltown, chef Nacho’s accompaniments include a variety of dishes using the Seasonal Release 2022, and items that can be gathered from any traditional Spanish deli:

• Whisky-marinated gordal olives with orange and cumin – Nacho advises to first make an emulsion with a bit of mustard, cumin, orange zest, whiskey and extra virgin olive oil for marinading
• Sliced Iberico de bellota ham
• Cheese selection – Nacho recommends well-cured cheese like Manchego or parmesan to go well with Glen Scotia. Alternatively, blue cheese like Valdeón, Stilton or Roquefort. Smoked cheese also works well.
• Luxury dark chocolate slices – Nacho says dark chocolate around 64% works well, he previously created a ganache with the Glen Scotia liquid and pistachio.
• Grilled tendersterm broccoli with almond Ajo Blanco sauce and sliced grapes
• Grilled Andalusian chicken with Mojo Picón sauce
• Grilled octopus tentacle with roasted beetroot hummus
• Rare fillet steak of Ibérico pork (grilled) with baba ghanoush
• Dark chocolate and Glen Scotia ganache with raspberries and pistachios

Chef Nacho del Campo said: “Spanish cooking is all about quality ingredients, very simply made, but always flavourful and fresh. The Glen Scotia Seasonal Release 2022 has a well-rounded profile that fits perfectly with Spanish cuisine. Whisky can add a real extra dynamic to food, so paired together they work very well.

“These dishes were created to enhance to experience, giving a touch of the Spanish way of life, with a twist from Scotland. Importantly, many can be recreated at home with a visit to one of the many Spanish delis around the country.”

Master Distiller, Iain McAllister and his team are behind the latest release from Scotland’s smallest whisky-making region.

He said: “Our Seasonal Release 2022 is a toast to the tight-knit community of Campbeltown. We can think of no better emblem for that community spirit than our Campbeltown market cross, which appears on the packaging of our latest annual release. It has long been a meeting point for local celebrations, which is what this dram is all about – best enjoyed when paired with good food and exceptional company.

“Our partnership with Bar Pepito and the team has been a fantastic voyage of discovery, exploring the Amontillado flavour which plays such an important role in our latest release. The dishes from Nacho, simple yet authentic, create a new and memorable experience for whisky drinkers to try at home.”

Glen Scotia has been producing single malt whisky in Campbeltown since 1832. The small town on the Kintyre peninsula on the west coast is one of the officially recognised and protected whisky regions of Scotland. Once home to over thirty whisky producers, and with a distillery on every corner, it was known as “the Victorian Whisky Capital of the World”. Only a few distilleries endured to the present day, and Glen Scotia stands proudly among the last of the many.

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. Later that year, Glen Scotia was named Scottish Whisky Distillery of the Year at the Scottish Whisky Awards. It is the first time a whisky distillery has received both accolades.

In 2022, Glen Scotia’s Victoriana won Best In Class in the Distillers’ Single Malt Scotch – No Age Statement category at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

The Seasonal Release 2022 retails at £80 and is available for purchase from the Glen Scotia website (www.glenscotia.com) and through UK specialist retailers.

Tasting notes:

• Nose: Maritime notes of sea spray with sweet honey and caramel
• Taste: Creamy vanilla and salted caramel balanced with warming spicy notes of cinnamon & nutmeg
• Finish: Long. A nutty finish with gentle warming cinnamon spice and a mildly dry finish

Notes

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.To this day, the distillery team follow in the footsteps of their founders, using traditional methods, carefully creating the unique Campbeltown maritime 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, making it ‘Best Whisky in the World’. Later that year, Glen Scotia was named Scottish Whisky Distillery of the Year at the Scottish Whisky Awards. It is the first time a whisky distillery has received both accolades.

In 2022, Glen Scotia’s Victoriana won Best In Class in the Distillers’ Single Malt Scotch – No Age Statement category at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

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SMWS KELOWNA TASTING

We’re thrilled to announce a Scotch Malt Whisky Society tasting at ARC Liquor in Kelowna! SMWS Canada founders Rob & Kelly Carpenter will be on hand to take you through six SMWS whiskies alongside some light bites in this sit-down event. Bottles and memberships will be available for purchase at ARC Liquor.

This is open to members and non-members alike, so forward this to your whisky-loving friends and join us for what is sure to be a fun evening. Sign up below:

SMWS KELOWNA TASTING

at ARC LIQUOR – 1973 Harvey Ave.

Saturday, Nov. 19th  7:30pm  $55(+GST)

Please enjoy our products responsibly; no drinking and driving

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October 2022 Auction  // 28 October – 7 November

CLOSES TODAY: October 2022 Auction

A warm welcome to our October Auction. Featuring over 10,500 rare whiskies and fine spirits, this is a unique opportunity to bid on some of the world’s most sought-after bottles.

We have legendary expressions from Islay icon Bowmore – including the 1964 Samaroli for Osteria Apostoli bottling offered for the first time at Whisky Auctioneer, Buffalo Trace Antique Collection highlights including a selection of inaugural releases, a diverse offering of Glenraclas with the very first SMWS bottling a particular highlight, and a single lot collection of The Macallan Folio series 1-6.

The Bowmore Vaults Series Final Edition – 1969 50 Year Old

A Trio of Iconic Samaroli Osteria Apostoli Bottlings

The Very First SMWS Release – Glenfarclas 1975 1.1

An Autumn Unveiling – Buffalo Trace Antique Collection Highlights

One of just 36 – Ardbeg 1974 Single Cask

Bid on over 10,500 bottles now.

MALT OF THE MOMENT

These dark, driech November days already have us day dreaming about last summer when we gazed across at the beautiful Isle of Raasay. In memory of sunnier times, we’re offering Raasay as our latest Malt of the Moment.

The latest single malt release from Raasay distillery! R-01.1 has been created from peated and unpeated Raasay spirit matured separately in first fill Rye whiskey, Chinkapin oak and first fill Bordeaux red wine casks, then combined resulting in a lightly peated dram. Raasay R-01.1 was bottled in 2022 at 46.4% vol on the Isle of Raasay using water from their on site well.

Peat Level: Barley 48-52ppm

Fermentation Time: 3 and 5 day fermentations

As ever if you have any questions or queries, please just ask.

Slàinte Mhath

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Bowmore 27 Year Old “Timeless” Limited Edition Cask Strength Islay Single Malt Scotch 750ml

$1,999.99

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This 27-year old single malt is indeed worthy of its esteemed legacy. Matured in sherry and bourbon casks for 15 years, before being carefully moved to first-fill Oloroso butts where it would remain for 12 years. Dark gold in color, the whisky yields aromas of fruity, cooked plums, prune jam, Corinth raisins and sultana notes, with a strong Oloroso influence. Toffee and maple syrup, liquorice, grilled orange peel and smoked seaweed. On the palate, flavors of tobacco and rich cocoa are followed by warming Islay peat smoke. The finish is long with scented, burnt wood notes, dried fruits and a touch of frankincense.

OUR CÀRN MÒR AUTUMN RELEASE

NEW CÀRN MÒR RELEASE

Our new Càrn Mòr release is appearing on shelves and online now, full of warming autumnal drams, including some exciting finishes and a UK Cask Strength Exclusive – a first for Càrn Mòr.

It’s been years since we have bottled an Aberlour and this rich and complex 9-year-old is certainly worth the wait. It has been fully matured in Oloroso Sherry since distillation in 2013 and typical to the distillery character gives sharp dark fruit notes with sweet sherry, malt, and spice.

We’ve enhanced our Glen Ord 2012 with 12 months in Ruby Port, having spent the previous 8 years in First-Fill Bourbon. This has resulted in a unique liquid which explodes with sweet and tangy red berries, homemade redcurrant jelly and Scottish oatcakes.

Something extra-special for this release is the Glen Elgin 2007: a UK exclusive bottled at a Cask Strength of 56% ABV. This 15-year-old has been fully matured in a single Oloroso Sherry Butt and delights with rich and indulgent fruit cake, with the high strength really enhancing those notes of rum-soaked raisins, demerara sugar and spice. The ideal companion for those chilly evenings.

These expressions and more are on their way to a retailer near you.

Mark’s Whisky Ramblings 470: D.R.K.N.S.S. by Asta Morris

Mark Dermul, Belgian whisky blogger, tries an enigmatic malt. D.R.K.N.S.S. or simply ‘Darkness’ is a PX sherry matured secret Lowland single malt bottled by the Belgian indie bottler Asta Morris, Mark’s good friend Bert Bruyneel. Allow Mark to introduce a new term to describe this whisky: ‘slobber whisky’. For it simply is that quaffable and delicious.

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