Glenfiddich releases an exclusive 26 Year Old whisky to mark COP26,

in partnership with Stop Climate Chaos Scotland 

The limited-edition single cask whisky was laid down 26 years ago in 1995, when the first COP climate summit took place in Berlin.

100 bottles will be available from 22^ndNovember for a charity auction with Royal Mile Whiskies, raising funds to tackle climate change.

This follows Glenfiddich’s sustainable transport initiative, launched earlier this year. 

Monday 8^th November, 2021: Glenfiddich, the world’s most awarded single malt whisky*, has created a limited-edition 26 Year Old whisky – in partnership with Stop Climate Chaos Scotland – to commemorate the climate change summit, COP26, in Glasgow this November.

The partnership enables Stop Climate Chaos Scotland and Glenfiddich to raise awareness of the active steps Scotland is taking to tackle climate change. These include the brand’s recently launched, pioneering ‘closed loop’ sustainable transport initiative, ‘Fuelled By Glenfiddich’. This involves converting production wastes and residues into Ultra-Clean Low Carbon fuel that is starting to be introduced to some of its transport fleet.

World leaders and COP26 conference attendees will have already had a chance to taste the one-off Glenfiddich 26 Year Old whisky at a series of COP26 events during the summit with Mark Thomson, the Glenfiddich Ambassador to Scotland, leading guests through exclusive tastings.

Whisky enthusiasts and sustainability supporters alike will have the chance to bid on a true collector’s item, one of 100 bottles, via a charity auction through Royal Mile Whiskies. The auction is raising money for Stop Climate Chaos Scotland and will be live from Monday 22^nd November, concluding on Monday 29^th November 2021.

Claudia Falcone, Glenfiddich’s global brand director, commented: “Glenfiddich is a brand that encourages us to individually and collectively push boundaries and always consider the next step. It has taken more than a decade for Glenfiddich to become the first global spirits brand to process its production wastes and residues into biogas fuel to power some of its trucks. We’re honoured to support the wider sustainability agenda. By releasing the 26 Year Old in partnership with Stop Climate Chaos Scotland, we hope to bring attention and inspiration to continued climate change progress through our one-off auction of the limited-edition commemoration bottle.” 

Stop Climate Chaos Scotland is a diverse coalition of over 60 civil society organisations in Scotland campaigning together on climate change. Alistair Dutton, Board member of Stop Climate Chaos Scotland added: “We’re pleased to be working with Glenfiddich and hope this incredible whisky will raise funds to tackle the climate emergency. The proceeds from the Royal Mile Whiskies auction will help Stop Climate Chaos Scotland members in their work to create a greener future for Scotland.”

Scotland has set an ambitious target to cut emissions by 75% by 2030, and to become Net Zero by 2045. With whisky forming such a large part of Scotland’s identity, the Scotch Whisky Association has outlined its ambitious and impressive vision for the future with a focus on four main areas for industry action:

• Tackling climate change by having net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040;
• Moving to a circular economy by making all packaging reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025;
• Hitting responsible water use targets by 2025; and
• Caring for the land through the active conservation and restoration of Scotland’s peatland by 2035.

The Glenfiddich 26 Year Old whisky will be available to bid on from Monday 22^nd to Monday 29^th November via Royal Mile Whiskies: https://www.royalmilewhiskies.com/glenfiddich-auction/

Notes 

*The Glenfiddich range has received more awards since 2000 than any other single malt Scotch whisky in two of the world’s most prestigious competitions, the International Wine & Spirit Competition and the International Spirits Challenge.  

ABOUT STOP CLIMATE CHAOS SCOTLAND

Stop Climate Chaos Scotland is a diverse coalition of non-profit organisations from across Scottish civil society who provide a coordinated and authoritative voice on the issue of climate change, with the aim of seeing Scotland flourish as a just and sustainable nation, consistent with a climate-safe future at home and abroad, having encouraged others towards the same goal.

ABOUT GLENFIDDICH

Founded in Dufftown, Scotland by innovator William Grant, Glenfiddich first ran from the stills on Christmas Day, 1887. Adopting revolutionary methods and practices Grant’s maverick attitude to whisky production saw Glenfiddich excel for over a hundred and thirty years, becoming the first single malt whisky to be promoted outside of Scotland, and ultimately, the best-selling and most awarded single malt whisky in the world. While Glenfiddich is now sold in over 180 countries across the world, the brand is one of the few single malt distilleries to remain entirely family-owned and is still produced in the same distillery which William Grant and his children hand-built.

William Grant, founder of Glenfiddich, was one of the pillars of the Dufftown community in 1887. He is most famous for owning his own distillery, but he also had a wide range of interests beyond whisky. He was a Major in the local Volunteer Militia (forerunner of the Territorial Army), which was a popular activity throughout Banffshire in the Victorian era. He was also Precentor (the person who led the singing in church) at their local Dufftown church. As time went on, he was one of the biggest employers in the area.

ABOUT WILLIAM GRANT & SONS

William Grant & Sons, Ltd. is an independent family-owned distiller headquartered in the United Kingdom and founded by William Grant in 1887. Today, the luxury spirits company is run by the fifth generation of his family and distils some of the world’s leading brands of Scotch whisky, including the world’s favourite single malt Glenfiddich®, The Balvenie® range of handcrafted single malts and the world’s third largest blended Scotch Grant’s® as well as other iconic spirits brands such as Hendrick’s® Gin, Sailor Jerry®, Milagro® Tequila, Tullamore D.E.W Irish Whiskey, Monkey Shoulder and, most recently, Drambuie and Hudson.

MORRISON SCOTCH WHISKY DISTILLERS RELAUNCH BRUADAR, THEIR SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY LIQUEUR 

BRUADAR HAS A NEW AND IMPROVED RECIPE AND BOTTLE 

November 2021, Aberargie, Scotland– Award winning Single Malt Scottish Whisky Liqueur Bruadar has undergone a relaunch which includes a new recipe and look. After months of experimentation the brand’s Single Malt contribution has been increased slightly, resulting in a higher strength. This also provides more pronounced vanilla and fruity notes from the Whisky, which creates a beautiful balance of flavours that compliment the natural Scottish honey running through the liqueur.

Douglas Crawford, Managing Director, Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers, said:

‘We are excited to relaunch Bruadar, our Single Malt Scotch Whisky Liqueur, a product which has always received rave reviews on account of the carefully crafted balance of whisky, Scottish honey and sloe berries. Having recently rebranded our whisky portfolio with Glasgow-based design agency Thirst, it’s the perfect time to focus on Bruadar. We are delighted with the striking new design, which reflects the high-quality of the liquid within.’

Carefully crafted for your enjoyment, Bruadar’s closely guarded secret recipe has been over 20 years in the making. Morrison Distillers’ master blender has skillfully blended Single Malt Scotch Whisky with Scottish honey & sloe berries to create something truly unique. Described as “one drop makes all the difference” and “crafted for dinner and drinks”, the versatility of Bruadar makes it the perfect cocktail ingredient, bringing depth and complexity with its velvety-rich layers of flavour, and yet also works beautifully within cooking.

Niel Hendriksz, Sales Director, Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers, added: 

‘Whisky liqueurs have been a somewhat side-lined category over recent years, but one that offers real versatility, delicious whether enjoyed straight, over ice, in a cocktail or as a cooking ingredient. We’re looking forward to introducing a new generation to Bruadar, a drink which fully justifies its place in the cupboard at home and behind the bar.’

Bruadar Tasting Note:

‘Rich honey and fragrant floral notes on the nose, developing into fresh blossom on the palate and a silky smooth finish.’

Alc content: 24% ABV – this is a slightly higher strength than the previous 22%  

ABOUT BRUADAR  

To find out more about Bruadar visit www.bruadarliqueur.com 

RRP £25.95 to find stockists visitwww.bruadarliqueur.com/buy

Bruadar is Scottish Gaelic for “Dream”

ABOUT MORRISON SCOTCH WHISKY DISTILLERS   

Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers is solely owned and operated by one of Scotland’s oldest and most prominent whisky families, Jamie and Brian Morrison. There has been over five generations of the Morrison family involved in the whisky business including grocers, brokers, blenders, bottlers and distillers, making them one of Scotland’s oldest whisky families.

Their heritage gives them access to a wide variety of unique and exceptional casks from pedigree distilleries across Scotland. Their family’s values are run through everything they do and they proudly showcase these underneath each of their bottles reiterating their commitment to Patience, Intuition and Integrity.

In every whisky they release, they are committed to continue to impart the knowledge that has been passed down from generations of family whisky makers.

To find out more about Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers visit www.morrisondistillers.com

SOCIETY BALLOT ANNOUNCEMENT
LIVE FROM MONDAY 15TH NOVEMBER AT NOON (GMT)

This Springbank 28 Year Old is a vatting of four casks sampled at the latest online society tasting.

A sherry hogshead, sherry butt, bourbon barrel and rum barrel have been vatted together to create this very special society exclusive.

2966 bottles available (20cl)
48.2% ABV
£110 (includes VAT) 

Contact the Springbank Society at society@springbank.scot to inquire about membership & future offers!

TASTING NOTES

Nose The nose has sweet characteristics of ripe tropical fruits, black forest gateau, and honey, nicely balanced with maple smoked bacon and applewood smoked cheese. An earthiness develops along with notes of old library books and kiln soot.

Palate The mouthfeel is velvety and smooth. There are hints of dark chocolate, rich dark fruits, marzipan and wholesome fruitcake. Subtle undertones of fennel and aniseed develop as well as delicious nutty flavours.

Finish Towards the end it evolves to become more salty and sweet. Caramel with a dusting of sea salt. Its complexity and maturity shine through as well as the typical Springbank coastal influence which you might expect from a 28 Year Old whisky, matured by the sea.

Glencadam 17 Year Old ‘Reserva De Porto’ Port Cask

Glencadam’s Limited Edition 2004 Port Cask Finished in the finest Port pipe casks sourced from Porto in Portugal.

NOSE: Rich and festive with aromas of cooked fruits and sweet spices mingled with strawberry tarts, boiled sweets and gingerbread.
PALATE: Layers of bramble and poached pears followed by black cherry, oat biscuits and chocolate ganache cushioned with oak spices.
FINISH: Rounded and long with notes of dark chocolate soufflé, berry coulis and coffee grounds leaving a sweet cinnamon linger

Pre-Order Now

Laphroaig 10 Year Old “Sherry Oak” Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) ($89.99)

K&L Notes: Laphroaig 10 is definitely in the running for Scotland’s most iconic bottling. After years of pining for a sherried version, it’s finally here. The 10 Year Old Sherry Oak is finished in Oloroso casks, providing a honeyed sweetness that perfectly complements the salty smoke of Scotland’s most richly flavored malt. While it’s our hope that this will eventually be a staple on the shelves, the initial release is extremely limited and will certainly sell out in minutes.

David Othenin-Girard | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: November 08, 2021

The iconic Islay producer has long been a darling of the Scotch-loving world. There are fewer and fewer people out there who turn their nose up at the wildly peaty style that comes off the special stills at Laphroaig. Not only are they one of the few distillers to use their own malt, which is part of what many attribute to the unique flavors of their spirit, but they use a complex regime of seven stills to create a completely unique malt. While sherried Laphroaig is renowned historically, they rarely fill it into sherry butts. It’s a real treat if they can pull it off properly. Let’s have a taste. The color is amber/deep gold. OH THANK GOD! They haven’t totally neutered the fires of Islay with these sherry butts. It’s right smokey with plenty of oily smoke and sweet peat wafting from the glass. The sherry has drawn it slightly towards the BBQ flavors and away from the high-pitched medicinal flavors, which only the very pickiest Laphroaig lover will lament. Lots of roasted flavors—roasted wood, roasted earth, roasted meat, toasted pepper, roasted brush, ashy smoke. On the palate, it’s unctuous and mouth-coating, thanks most definitely to the higher-than-normal proof, bold and not at all unabashed with the sweetness of the sherry, it’s nutty frame just slightly taming the gamey peat character. We always worry that with these NAS bottlings they’ll try to sneak in some “under-mature” casks, but this feels extremely well composed and, dare I say, “older”? This is an absolutely perfectly executed expression, that offers so much enjoyment and complexity while slightly opening the door to those who might be otherwise afraid to dive into the South Shore smokies.

Email: wine@klwines.com
Phone: (877) KL-WINES (Toll Free 877.559.4637)
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SPEAKEASY SPECIALS

Password please? Enter the Society speakeasy and let us delight you with our latest selection of 14 spectacular bottlings. Revel in seasonal favours with a Deep, Rich & Dried Fruits, satisfy your sweet tooth with something Sweet, Fruity & Mellow, or truly indulge yourself with an Old & Dignified bottling from our Vaults Collection, featuring a distillery very rarely seen at the Society. Whatever you choose, be sure to grab it soon before the secret gets out!

VIEW NEW BOTTLINGS

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, The Vaults, 87 Giles Street, Leith EH6 6BZ

Contact: sales@smws.com or call 0131 555 2929 (Mon-Fri 9am-4.45pm). Visit the Society at here for membership information

This is your chance to join and to take advantage of their great offers!

Spot the SMWS bottles in this amusing You Tube video

OUR PRE-CHRISTMAS

FALL SUPERSALE ENDS TONIGHT!!!!

Our Fall Super Sale is on now… This is our final sale before Christmas, and there are huge savings throughout the store on thousands of products. Almost in-stock Whisky, with the exception of some recent arrivals and most but not all SMWS bottlings, is 10-40% off.

The sale ends in-store at 6 PM Today (Sunday, November 14th, 2021) and at ends online at 11:59 PM this evening as well. 

I have attached a PDF highlighting Whiskies and other spirits discounted 15% or more,

The sale is in-store and online-only. No phone orders, please.

For in-town customers, please give us at least 4 hours to confirm, process, and pull your order before coming in to pick it up. We will send you a confirmation email receipt when your order is ready.

You may also want to note that there may be some obstructions to roads in the Kensington area on the weekend. One further reason to consider ordering online.

If you want your order packed for pick-up, please be patient, we are expecting there to be a considerable backlog. While we always hope to do better, please be prepared to wait up to a week. All orders will be packed in the order the requests are received.

There are lots of great deals, and we know you’ll have fun browsing them all. Happy Hunting!

Sincerely,

Andrew Ferguson
Kensington Wine Market

Most In-Stock Whiskys  are 10-45% off, excluding most SMWS Whiskies and other recently arrived items.

Browse Whiskies discounted 15% or More

by Downloading the PDF Linked Here!

Sale Rules

There are always conditions, but we believe ours are fair!

In the event of a discrepancy in price, the point of sale at KWM will be taken as correct.

The prices quoted do not include GST.

Sale pricing will not be applied retroactively or extended beyond the end of the sale Sunday, November 14th, 2021 at 11:59 PM.

The sale pricing applies only to in-stock inventory.

Sale pricing cannot be combined with other discounts or promotions.

Payment info is required at the time of purchase or order.

The Sale is in-store and online through our website only.

Please do not attempt to place orders by phone.

The Grand Whisky Auction Ends Soon!

Auction Ends 9PM BST Monday 15th, November 2021

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Almost 3000 lots to browse and bid on!

Interested in selling whisky in our next auction?

T. +44 (0)1463 210 427

E. sales@thegrandwhiskyauction.com