Benromach 40 Years 1981 (2021)

1981 vintage of this glorious Oloroso sherry cask matured Benromach limited to 1,047 bottles at 57.1%. Benromach 40 Year Old 1981 vintage Speyside single malt Scotch whisky. First annual release. Matured in first fill oloroso sherry casks and bottled 2021. Just 1,047 bottles

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Nose: Vibrant citrus aromas with ginger, stewed fruits & cinnamon and subtle dark fudge aromas. Rich beeswax polish notes develop with a touch of aged oak.

Palate: Intense Seville orange flavours give way to red apple with underlying spices. Demerara sugar and a soft herbal flavour lead to charred oak.

£1,600.00

Benromach Distillery was designed by Charles C. Diog and constructed at Forres in the Speyside whisky region for D. McCallum and F.W. Burickman in 1898. Following numerus periods of closure, it was purchased in 1993 by Gordon & MacPhail who charged up its single pair of stills in 1998 and have nurtured Benromach ever since. Striking new labelling combined with an increasing range of single malts is forging a very popular brand of single malt whiskies which includes Benromach Organic, Benromach Peatsmoke and Benromach 10 Year Old.

Saturday, October 16th,

10AM-4PM

Mystery Single Malt with Sam Filmus

Sam Filmus is back with more award-winning whiskies to share! As president of JVS Imports & “Keeper of the Quaich”, Sam Filmus is a venerable whisky expert who always brings exceptional whiskies from Scotland and around the world to share with us.

Sam’s tastings are some of the most popular at the shop, and no two event pourlists are the same. Whether you’re looking for a unique new scotch experience or simply thirsty for a taste of whisky, this tasting is sure to please.

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Russell’s Reserve “Small Batch” 6 Year Old Rye 90 Proof (750ml) $39.99 View

92 points Wine Enthusiast

 The warm and fruity scent is reminiscent of fresh apples drizzled with caramel. On the palate, spicy cinnamon leads, softening to caramel midpalate and finishing with sizzling cinnamon, clove and cayenne pepper. Adjusted with water, a saline note emerges, creating a pleasing salted caramel-like sipper. (KN)  (7/2015)

Whisky Advocate

 Incredibly smooth for a rye whiskey (almost too smooth), but still with plenty of character to make the journey very entertaining. Notes of evergreen, almonds, and bright fruit lie on a bed of caramel, honeyed vanilla, and banana bread. Lingering spicy finish. (JH, Spring 2008) 

K&L Notes

One of America’s finest and most authentic rye whiskeys. Great price for an excellent 6-year-old rye.

Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Kentucky Bourbon (750ml) 90 $59.99 View

90 points Wine Enthusiast

 A word of warning: don’t drink this straight. Don’t even try. At 110 proof, it can be downright painful. But with proper dilution, this Bourbon is still rich and deep flavored. Maturation time in dark “alligator char” barrels yields hazelnut, oak and toffee seasoned with nutmeg and clove.  (7/2013)

Whisky Advocate

 Clean on the palate, with honey-kissed citrus, summer fruits, crisp mint, and cinnamon, balanced by creamy vanilla and soft toffee. A solid bourbon that’s nicely rounded and vibrant. It’s very much with the current trend of American whiskeys toward no age statement; youthful and playful in nature, and versatile. (Vol. 22, #1) 

K&L Notes

Bottled at 110 proof, the Russell’s Reserve single barrel isn’t labeled as “cask strength” but seeing that most single barrels of Wild Turkey we’ve tasted clock in at around 55% naturally, it might as well be. Wild Turkey isn’t a big, dark, rich, tannic style of whiskey. It’s a softer, more cinnamon and clove spice-dominated, easier-sipping style of Bourbon and the single barrel Russell’s Reserve might be the best product available from the distillery. It’s entirely drinkable at the full proof due to its more elegant style, but takes water or ice quite splendidly. Having recently visited the distillery, we’re now big fans of the kickin’ chicken here at K&L. The Russells have refused to alter their production methods to fit in with the current economic Bourbon boom. They still make old school Bourbon in an old school way and the single barrel is perhaps the best way to ascertain the quality of what they’re doing. Candy corn, mellow caramel, baking spices, and long, spicy richness that goes on forever, with just enough pop from the higher proof to really add that extra high note. Lovely, lovely stuff. **Gold Medal 2013 San Francisco World Spirits Competition**

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Imperial Scotch Wins Gold Medal at International Spirits Challenge 2021 

LOUISVILLE, KY (Sep. 8, 2021) – Imperial 12 Year Old Scotch Whisky brought home a Gold Medal from the 26^th annual International Spirits Challenge (ISC).

The ISC strives to be a truly global competition, this year accepting more than 1,800 entries from nearly 70 countries worldwide. Tasting Award winners were chosen over 12 days of rigorous blind tastings held in the United Kingdom. A Gold medal indicates favorable scores from judging panels made up of more than 50 industry professionals for the product’s aroma, appearance, taste and finish.

Imperial 12 Year Old Scotch Whisky is blended with only the finest of whiskies and patiently aged to deliver a complex, yet well-rounded experience.

Full results from the 2021 International Spirits Challenge can be found at https://www.internationalspiritschallenge.com/live/en/page/isc-2021-winners.

About Sazerac

Sazerac is one of America’s oldest family owned, privately held distillers with operations in the United States in Louisiana, Kentucky, Indiana, Virginia, Tennessee, Maine, New Hampshire, South Carolina, Maryland, California, and global operations in the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, India, Australia and Canada. For more information on Sazerac, please visit www.sazerac.com.

THREE SAZERAC CANADIAN WHISKIES AWARDED MEDALS AT

2021 NORTH AMERICAN BOURBON & WHISKEY COMPETITION 

Montreal (Sept. 22, 2021) – Caribou Crossing Single Barrel Canadian Whisky brought home a Gold medal from the 2021 North American Bourbon & Whiskey Competition (NABWC). Two other Sazerac Canadian whiskies were also awarded Silver medals following this year’s double-blind tasting: Canadian Mist Blended Canadian Whisky and High River Canadian Blended Whisky.

Founded in 2014, the NABWC spirits are judged on a 100-point scale by styles and price categories. This was a record-breaking year for the competition with a 48% increase in entries.

For more information about the 2021 NABWC, visit http://whiskeycomp.com/.

About Sazerac

Sazerac is one of America’s oldest family owned, privately held distillers with operations in the United States in Louisiana, Kentucky, Indiana, Virginia, Tennessee, Maine, New Hampshire, South Carolina, Maryland, California, and global operations in the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, India, Australia and Canada. For more information on Sazerac, please visit www.sazerac.com.

FIVE SAZERAC CANADIAN WHISKIES EARN MEDALS AT

2021 INTERNATIONAL SPIRITS CHALLENGE 

MONTREAL — (Sep. 2, 2021) – Caribou Crossing Single Barrel and High River Canadian Whiskies were awarded Gold medals at this year’s International Spirits Challenge (ISC). Three other Sazerac Canadian whiskies also received medals following the competition’s rigorous judging process, which included blind tastings by panels of more than 50 industry professionals.

Royal Canadian Small Batch Canadian Whisky, Collingwood Blended Canadian Whisky and Canadian Mist Blended Canadian Whisky all received Silver medals at the 2021 ISC.

This is the 26^th year for the ISC, a global competition welcoming entries from nearly 70 countries. Throughout the 12-day process, judges scored products’ aroma, appearance, taste and finish to determine which medal would be awarded.

Sazerac’s Canadian Whisky portfolio brought home five of the 51 total medals received by the company, which was named ISC’s American Whiskey Producer of the Year for the second year in a row. A full list of results can be found at https://www.internationalspiritschallenge.com/live/en/page/isc-2021-winners. 

About Sazerac

Sazerac is one of America’s oldest family owned, privately held distillers with operations in the United States in Louisiana, Kentucky, Indiana, Virginia, Tennessee, Maine, New Hampshire, South Carolina, Maryland, California, and global operations in the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, India, Australia and Canada. For more information on Sazerac, please visit www.sazerac.com.

For the first time, the Maker’s Mark family is ‘opening up’ the home owned and operated by the founding Maker’s Mark family and sharing their personal history in an unforgettable way. The Samuels House is a premium vacation rental now available for booking, located in the heart of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail.

The 1820s manor was bought and renovated by 8^th generation whisky maker Rob Samuels in 2021. Although equipped with modern conveniences and luxury amenities, the house’s original detail and character have been preserved to showcase the history of the Maker’s Mark dynasty. Never before seen personal family artifacts, including the deep fryer used to create the iconic red wax tendrils and a hand-made bar with whisky spanning 150 years of Samuels family distilling, ensures a really special experience for bourbon enthusiasts.

Beginning just last month, the Samuels House is available for overnight accommodation, sleeping up to 8 people total. One-of-a-kind add-on experiences are available including tours of the distillery, chef-prepared dinner pairings and one-on-one time with former Maker’s Mark Chairman and history buff Bill Samuels Jr.

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HISTORY

The Samuels House was built around 1820 by John Samuels, son of Robert Samuels who served in the Continental Army and was the first of eight generations in the family who have been whisky makers in America.

The house remained in the Samuels family until the late 1950’s. Rob Samuels purchased the house in January 2021.

For the first time, the family is ‘opening up’ the house, family legacy and sharing personal stories with the public.

The house is filled with family heirlooms and memorabilia including:

• 50 bottles of whisky spanning 150 years of distilling
• Part of Margie Samuels’ collection of English pewter that inspired her to name the current family brand, Maker’s Mark
• The deep fryer Margie used to work out how to create the bottle’s iconic red wax tendrils
• The pistol that is sometimes associated with the actual end of the Civil War – surrendered in the front yard of The Samuels House by Frank James who was part of the last armed group fighting at the end of the war.

VACATION RENTAL

Beginning in early September 2021, the house is available for overnight accommodations. There are three suites (sleeps up to eight people total), 3½ bathrooms and a variety of sitting areas, including a spacious back porch and patio. The home’s centerpiece is the parlor which features a hand-made bar showcasing 50 bottles of whisky spanning 150 years of Samuels family distilling. The Samuels House is set on 2-acres surrounded by horse pastures and mature oak trees.

One-of-a-kind experiences including:

• Various whiskey activations
• VIP Nighttime Experience at Star Hill Farm, the Maker’s Mark Distillery
• Sipping & Storytelling with Bill Samuels Jr., Chairman Emeritus of Maker’s Mark
• Private Dinner Pairing prepared by Chef Newman Miller

*The house is available the week of the Kentucky Derby, which is Saturday, May 7, 2022.

Tickets Released for St Andrews Day
Dinner and Awards

The national independent awards programme for the Scottish Whisky industry has launched its new annual St Andrews Day event with a promise to stage an authentic celebration of the many achievements in the Scotch whisky business.

The 3rd annual Scottish Whisky Awards has revealed details for the event on 30th November and plans a truly Scottish showcase of Scotch industry success. Tickets have now gone on sale for the event which takes place in Glasgow and will also be broadcast live to ticket holders anywhere in the world.

Despite the challenges of the year, the competition has welcomed over 200 Scotch whisky products from 31 producers.   Over 40 judges have participated in the blind tasting and assessment of written entries from across Scotland.   As a result of the judging, five new categories have been created and an announcement on who has made the finals will be made next week…

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