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Just landed: Aberlour A’bunadh Alba

Famed for their sherry cask maturation, Aberlour have matured this latest A’bunadh variation in first fill American oak ex-bourbon barrels to create a beautifully vanilla sweet and fruit-forward expression – a far cry from the spicy cocoa flavours the original sherried A’bunadh boasts. Buy now to also enter into our Golden Dram giveaway for a chance to win a stunning Aberlour 17 Year Old single cask bottling from The Distillery Reserve Collection along with your order!

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A’bunadh Alba is named after quercus alba, which is the type of American Oak that the whisky has been matured in, and aptly named as it is also the Scots Gaelic for ‘Scotland’! From the heart of Speyside this new release pays homage to the necessity of American produce in whisky making.

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Aberlour A’Bunadh alba + Golden Dram

Aberlour A’bunadh Alba
+ Golden Dram Entry

Notes of ripe pear, lavender honey and creamy vanilla. Zesty on the palate, flavours of grapefruit and apple dance across the tongue, complemented by marzipan shortbread which melts into a delectably smooth, almond finish. Bottled at free from chill filtration and at cask strength abv.

£95.00
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Wattie Boone & Sons 9 Year Old K&L Exclusive Single Barrel #1136 Cask Strength American Whiskey

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Wattie Boone was a pioneer and settler in the early days of Kentucky statehood and credited with being one of the first to distill a whisky called – Bourbon. His distillery just outside of Bardstown near Beechfork isn’t far from where the Preservation Distillery sits today. The owners of that distillery made the Wattie Boone & Sons name famous in Japan selling old stocks of Kentucky Bourbon in that market, but have relaunched the brand at their new home near Bardstown. This single cask was distilled in Tennessee and filled into a re-used barrel that had its staves grooved and re-charred. The whisky was than aged in Kentucky for 9 long years. This unusual product is one of the first cask strength single barrels to make it to California and K&L’s cask was bottled in the original Wattie Boone bottle instead of the modern wide shoulder bottle the distillery currently uses. Although not bourbon in name it drinks like a well aged Kentucky bourbon and represents one of the most unusual and exciting finds we’ve seen in along time. Bottled at cask strength without chillfiltration only 180 bottles were produced at 59.1% alcohol by volume.

Welcome to this weeks episode of the show in which I have absolutely no idea what I am tasting! What am I on about? You had better watch and find out. There are some Westland samples though!

https://youtu.be/5r-_FaCJvHA

BUSHMILLS^® IRISH WHISKEY UNVEILS NEW PACKAGING AND BOTTLES FOR ITS ICONIC SINGLE MALTS 

-Ireland’s oldest licensed distillery revamps the bottle design and labelling of their pioneering Single Malt Irish whiskey range- 

London February 2022: Bushmills^® Irish Whiskey, the pioneers of Irish Single Malt, has unveiled a new bottle and label design for its iconic Single Malts to showcase the contemporary vision of the world’s oldest licensed distillery.The new packaging and bottles will be rolling out from Februrary across Waitrose, Tesco and Sainsbury’s as well as whiskey specialists retailers including The Whisky Exchange and The Whisky Shop with a starting RRP of £35.

The sleek, new bottle design is a departure from Bushmills’ use of its iconic heritage bottle and will excite Irish Whiskey fans across the core range of Bushmills Single Malts. The refreshed packaging launches in the context of extraordinary growth of the premium single malt category and Bushmills’ acceleration within it. The distinguished pack provides a platform to recognise Bushmills’ ongoing pursuit of perfection as the pioneers of Irish Single Malt Whiskey.

Designed by New York agency Stranger and Stranger the glass bottle is a broader, more angular shape influenced by the hexagonal columns of the Giant’s Causeway – a stone’s throw from the Old Bushmils Distillery, which has long been the source of inspiration for Bushmills. The bold new labelling champions a more vibrant colour palette of aqua green for the 10 Year Old, a maroon shade of red for the 16 Year Old and mushroom grey to dress the rare 21 Year Old.

Beyond the updated colour palette the side panels of each bottle feature an embossed homage to Bushmills’ 1608 heritage and a pot still. Bushmills’ quality first mindset is realised in parchment  labels and varnished cork closures for the 10 and 16 Year Old, whereas a bold matt black zamac cap offsets the gunmetal label and gold detailing of the 21 Year Old.

The start of 2022 has also seen Alex Thomas become Master Blender, taking responsibility for selecting and managing the casks for Bushmills famous single malts, nurturing the Bushmills Irish whiskey portfolio of premium blends, and new product development.

Alex is one of the world’s few female whiskey master blenders and succeeds Helen Mulholland who began her long career at the Old Bushmills Distillery almost 30 years ago.

Born in Ballymoney, just 15 minutes from the Old Bushmills Distillery, Alex joined the Bushmills team in 2004. Since then, she has spent over 17 years honing her craft, fascinated in particular, by the maturation phase of the whiskey making process. This interest, and her initial experiences led to experimentation with different taste profiles and ultimately, her development of The Sexton Single Malt, where she was appointed as Master Blender in 2017.

Master Blender Alex Thomas, commented: “It is a privilege to be appointed as Master Blender for Bushmills Irish Whiskey. The Old Bushmills Distillery is a very special place and I’m excited to explore my passion for developing new whiskeys and experimenting with different casks and flavours, while still maintaining the iconic Bushmills taste and quality.

“The craftmanship and passion that goes into Bushmills is something that has truly captured my imagination. Whiskey fans know Bushmills Irish Whiskey for the brand’s 400 years of quality and taste, so part of my job will be ensuring that we continue to meet that high standard.’’

“It is a really exciting time for Bushmills, and I look forward to seeing what the future brings both here at the distillery and in the industry as a whole. I am very honoured to be a part of the amazing history and heritage and I look forward to using the wisdom and experience I have inherited from those who have gone before me.”

About Bushmills® Irish Whiskey
Bushmills® Irish whiskey is crafted with care and passion at the world’s oldest licensed whiskey distillery, The Old Bushmills Distillery. Bushmills has more than 400 years of whiskey-making heritage, which has been passed down through generations. The brand’s award-winning triple distilled single malt whiskey is renowned for its signature smooth taste. www.bushmills.com

About PROXIMO
PROXIMO is a global innovator of quality spirits that create excitement with every sip. Its unique portfolio of brands includes the world’s largest selling tequila, Jose Cuervo®, Bushmills® Irish whiskey, The Kraken® Black Spiced Rum, TINCUP® American Whiskey and Boodles® British Gin. www.proximospirits.com

SINGLETON, 39 YEAR OLD, HIGHLANDS, 1982

Price: £2,295

Almost four decades in the making, released in an edition of just 1,695 bottles, J&B are delighted to offer perhaps the most indulgent Singleton release to date.  The second of the Epicurean Odyssey series was aged in a blend of casks, including Port, Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso, before being finished in ex-Bordeaux barrels. The result is a rich and succulent whisky, one that layers classically dried fruit flavours with the spicy red fruits of wine and sumptuous whisper of crumbled muscovado sugar. 

Almost 30 years ago, Master Blender Maureen Robinson took an elegant 12 year old Singleton and rehoused it in hand selected European Oak casks; barrels that had variously held port, red wine and a blend of Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso.  27 years later, Maureen married these whiskies together in red Bordeaux casks. “I was adventurous in my approach over the years with this whisky, drawing on memories of tasting ripened grapes fresh off the vine, and newly uncorked wine around a table with my friends. Tasting a dram takes me back to that time – a shared epicurean adventure and moment of indulgence.”

About Justerini & Brooks

Justerini & Brooks continue to look after the needs of the discerning whisky collector and connoisseur across the

globe. Priding themselves on their access, expertise and personal service, Justerini & Brooks’ time-honoured relationships to many of the world’s best distilleries opens the doors to those seeking rare and collectable gems, including whiskies from lost or ghost distilleries, such as Brora and Port Ellen, alongside limited-edition releases or exclusive single cask bottlings. Justerini & Brooks is the destination for the ultimate whisky collector.

Our February auction is now LIVE!

Auction closes from 8pm (GMT) Tuesday 1st March.

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Glendronach 10 Year Old Single Cask

Bottled by Hart Brothers for their single cask, cask strength label is this wonderful first fill sherry butt from Glendronach Distillery. A November 2011 vintage that was bottled this very month, February 2022 at a lovely 56.8%. Independently bottled Glendronach is a rare sight so grab one of these while you can.

Buy – Glendronach 10 Years 56.8%

Well, we tell a slight fib. We also have available this sister cask Glendronach from Hart Brothers. Also a November 2011 vintage but this one bottled in November 2021 at 56.5%. A Glendronach cask comparison!

Glendronach Malt Whisky Distillery was established north east of Huntley in the Highland whisky region by James Allardice in 1826. The malting floors at Glendronach Distillery closed in 1996 and it was the last distillery in Scotland to heat its stills directly with flames from a coal-fired furnace, until it had to comply with new regulations in 2005. Glendronach Distillery is resplendent with a traditional cask iron mash tun, wooden washbacks, four stills. Famous for its well-aged and top quality sherried single malt, for example Glendronach 21 Year Old Parliament, and single cask releases. The distillery is now owned by Brown Forman of America.

The UK’s biggest celebration of old and rare whisky is back! Join us for virtual tastings of some of the rarest and most-treasured bottles in the world alongside whisky experts during Virtual Whisky Show: Old & Rare 2022.

Show co-founders Sukhinder Singh, Angus MacRaild, Jonny McMillan will once again be digging deep into their collections to bring you a range of unforgettable Old and Rare Masterclasses. Simply purchase the tasting pack for the masterclass you’d like to attend, and you’ll receive a Zoom link to the virtual tasting a few days before the show.

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