Glen Grant honours master distiller’s milestone with unique Whisky Magazine collaboration

Six decades is an impressively long time to have been doing anything. It is a milestone that is not achieved without dedication, scrupulous care, and passion. This year, The Glen Grant Distillery in Speyside honours its revered master distiller, Dennis Malcolm, who has reached his 60th year in the whisky industry, not just with the release of the oldest and rarest The Glen Grant whisky yet, but with the unveiling of a special documentary film telling the story of his life – made, we are delighted to announce, in collaboration with Whisky Magazine!

This is not the first time Malcolm’s achievements have been honoured. His careful craftsmanship and attention to detail distilling and creating The Glen Grant’s whiskies has received worldwide acclaim on numerous occasions, and he was inducted into the Whisky Magazine Hall of Fame in 2014.

Excitingly, to celebrate Malcolm’s important milestone, Whisky Magazine has partnered with The Glen Grant to release a full-length documentary film that tells the story of Malcolm’s life and his unique influence on Speyside. The first full-length film to be produced entirely by the team at Whisky Magazine, A Life in Whisky: The Dennis Malcolm Story will be available to view in full, free of charge, at our website from Sunday, 7 November.

We hope you will tune in and watch the fruits of this special collaboration, and learn more about the story behind an incredible life in whisky, perhaps while sipping your favourite dram – cheers!

Christopher Coates
Editor
Whisky Magazine

I have great news! The KWM 2021 Whisky Calendars are nearly ready. The final pieces arrived in-store on Wednesday after being tied up in customs for 2 weeks. To give you all an idea of how tough logistics are these days, these products were ordered last February… Regardless, we are nearly there, and just in the nick of time… Whisky Advent is just a little over 3 weeks away. Before swinging down to the store to pick up your Calendar(s) or reaching out to arrange packaging, please read through the entire email below first. It has important information regarding the KWM 2021 Whisky Calendar, the 5 Zoom Tastings we are doing, pick-ups, and packaging.

Incidentally, if you know someone who hasn’t already purchased a

KWM 2021 Whisky Calendar,

but might want one, there are still a couple of dozen left… but they won’t last long!

Sincerely,

Andrew Ferguson

Kensington Wine Market

5 NIGHTLY WHISKY CALENDAR

RECAP TASTINGS

Last year, inspired by Covid and the rise of Zoom events, we held 5 Whisky Calendar Recap Tastings throughout the month of December. They were such a big hit, that we knew we’d have to bring them back again this year. Accordingly, we will hold tastings for interested participants on December 5, 10, 15, 20, and after Christmas on 29th. Each of them will cover the 5 prior day’s whiskies in the Calendar and will be held at 7 PM Mountain Daylight Time.

CURB SIDE PICKUP

Physical distancing is made easy with curb side pickup. Order online or by phone, wait for confirmation your order is ready then call us when you are out front.

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Special Cask TD0073FS
15yo French Oak Apera Finish

Special Cask TD0073FS
15yo French Oak Apera Finish

We rarely use a second cask to finish our whisky, but occasionally an opportunity arises for us to take a different approach – one that creates something extraordinary.⁠ ⁠When our tasting panel discovered the American oak second fill cask for our next release, we knew it would be perfect for finishing in a hand selected French oak Apera cask. After allowing the whisky two additional years to mature in the French oak, ⁠the end result has been sensational. The influence of both the original and the finishing casks are equally present and combine to create a harmonious fusion of the spirit and its two casks.

Cask Details:

TD0073FS was first matured for 12 years and 5 months in a single, 300L American oak second fill cask. It was then finished for an additional 2 years and 7 months in a 225 litre French oak Apera cask, yielding 426 bottles.

Tasting Notes:

A warm and welcoming aroma fills the nose immediately. Beginning bright, with dried apples and pomegranate juice before slowly fading to glorious vanilla custard with rich estery depth – like an aged fine Haitian rum and buttery shortbread. The palate brings rich vanilla slice: the pastry, the icing and the passion fruit seeds. Apples and tropical fruit burst through whilst a light candy note moves in and out of the background. Finishing off with Italian cake, more custard and tropical notes.

 Full tasting notes and cask details can be found on the product page via this link.

Special Cask TD0073FS will be available to purchase via ballot on Monday the 8^th of November.

A note will be sent on Monday 10:00am Hobart time with a link to enter the ballot.

TD0073FS will be released via ballot. The ballot will open for 24 hours from 10:00am Hobart time on Monday 8th of November, 2021. Further details will be sent via email prior to the ballot opening.

A note on our ballot system. 

Our policy is one entry per person, per household. 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 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 ballot closes.

For Christmas this year, we bring you a 16-year-old Highland single malt Scotch whisky, exclusive to The Whisky Exchange – A Fine Christmas Malt 2021.

This limited-edition winter dram – with only 2,200 bottles available – offers a softly smoky rollercoaster through festive flavours, from Christmas cake to apples and oranges. It is rich and fruity with a lick of smoke, leading through to warming flavours of candied apple and cinnamon spice on the finish.

It’s a great whisky to share, whether you engrave the bottle with a special message as gift for a whisky lover or pop the cork and pour a dram for your friends and family. It’s the perfect whisky for the festive season and we’re very pleased to be able to share it with you.

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THE HOUSE OF SUNTORY DEBUTS

THE 2021 LIMITED-EDITION DESIGN BOTTLE

OF HIBIKI^® JAPANESE HARMONY^™ 

The 2021 artfully designed limited edition bottle of Hibiki® Japanese Harmony illustrates the Japanese philosophy of harmony expressed through the cyclical passage of the seasons. 

London, UK (October 21, 2021) – The House of Suntory, the founding House of Japanese Whisky, announces the release of a specially-designed, limited edition bottle of Hibiki® Japanese Harmony™. Adorned with painted flowers and flowing ribbons of water, this one-of-a-kind bottle was designed to represent the vital force of Japan’s everchanging twenty-four seasons. This limited-edition bottle will be available to purchase from Master of Malt and The Whisky Exchange.

“The iconic Hibiki bottle has always been a representation of Japanese art and design, as represented by the many limited-edition series over the past ten years,” said Jon Potter, Managing Director of the House of Suntory. “This specially-designed bottle is not only the continuation of this artistic expression, it honours Hibiki and Suntory’s ethos to live in Harmony with nature. In 2021, this philosophy may echo with the world more than ever.”

The Hibiki brand was introduced to the world in 1989 and since then has been embraced as the paragon of Japanese Whisky. It is not only Japan’s most highly awarded blended whisky, but also among the most prestigious and honoured whiskies in the world. Introduced in 2015, Hibiki Japanese Harmony is a harmonious blend blessed with the riches of Japanese nature and craftsmanship. Hibiki Japanese Harmony is a meticulous blend of the finest selection of malt and grain whiskies from the House of Suntory Whisky’s Yamazaki, Hakushu and Chita distilleries. This delicate blend creates a oneness unfolding a full orchestra of flavors and aromas.

Whether for an elevated gifting occasion or a personal indulgence, the 2021 Hibiki limited edition is an invitation to appreciate and enjoy Japanese harmony. Hibiki Japanese Harmony 2021 Limited Edition is available for a suggested retail price of £134 for the 700ml bottle.

TASTING NOTES: HIBIKI JAPANESE HARMONY – 43% ABV

Luminous. Delicate. A transparency that unveils complexity.

Color:   Amber

Nose:   Rose, lychee, hint of rosemary, mature woodiness, sandalwood

Palate:  Honey-like sweetness, candied orange peel, white chocolate

Finish:  Subtle, tender long finish, with hint of Mizunara (Japanese oak)

ABOUT SUNTORY WHISKY

Since 1923, Suntory has been renowned as the pioneer of Japanese whisky for its House of Master Blenders and for their Art of Blending. The founding father of Japanese whisky Shinjiro Torii built Japan’s first malt whisky distillery in Yamazaki, and the Suntory legacy continued with Torii’s son, Keizo Saji, Suntory’s second master blender who continued to establish distilleries including the Hakushu distillery. As the generations of Suntory’s master blenders carry on, Suntory Whisky remains committed to heritage and innovation. The House of Suntory Whisky has been named four-time Distiller of the Year at the International Spirits Challenge in London, UK (2010, 2012, 2013, 2014).

Suntory Whiskies are subtle, refined and complex. The portfolio includes two single malt whiskies:  Yamazaki—Japan’s N°1 Single Malt, multi-layered and profound, Hakushu—verdant, fresh, and delicately smoky; and two blends: the noble blend, Hibiki—Japan’s most highly awarded blended whisky and Suntory Whisky Toki.

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About Edrington UK  

Edrington UK is the UK’s number one whisky supplier, part of the global Edrington family and responsible for the UK sales, marketing and distribution of a portfolio of premium brands including The Macallan, Highland Park, The Famous Grouse, Naked Malt and Brugal.

As a distribution partner of Beam Suntory, Edrington UK also represents many of its brands in the UK marketplace, such as Jim Beam, Maker’s Mark, Bowmore, Laphroaig, Courvoisier and The House of Suntory range of Japanese craft spirits.

Edrington UK also handles sales and distribution for a portfolio of liqueurs and specialities including 1826 Cocktails, Sourz, and After Shock.

Sounds delicious – New bold whisky launches with world’s first ‘sonic seasoning’ playlist 

– Black Bottle Whisky is taking the term ‘eating with your eyes’ to a new level by teaming up with Oxford University Experimental Psychologist, Charles Spence, to release the world’s first collection of audio tracks that alter and heighten sensory perceptions when drinking whisky 

– The playlist, which is available on AlchemySeries.co.uk, was created to mark the launch of Black Bottle’s Alchemy Series

– This is the first experiment to combine ‘sonic seasoning and real world sounds’ to change the way food tastes

Spirits meet science today as Black Bottle Whisky takes the term ‘eating with your eyes’ to a new level. The brand has teamed up with leading Experimental Psychologist Oxford Professor, Charles Spence to release the world’s first collection of audio tracks, that are specifically created to alter and heighten sensory perceptions when drinking whisky.

The experiment marks the launch of Black Bottle’s new limited edition Alchemy Series, which with its fearless flovour and bold taste goes beyond the limits of traditional whisky, and is the first of its kind to combine ‘sonic seasoning’ and real world sounds. Professor Spence worked alongside Black Bottle’s Master Distiller to take on the brands mission of pushing the boundaries of taste even further by designing a special playlist that takes whisky drinkers on a journey of sensory discovery, altering the perceptions of taste based on the sounds played.

Sonic seasoning is the growing scientific field that uses sounds to change the way in which you taste food, for example, high-frequency sounds enhance the sweetness in food, while low frequencies bring out the bitterness.

Professor Spence said: “I am fascinated by how our brains process the information from each of our different senses to form the extraordinarily rich multisensory experiences that fill our daily lives.

Whisky has a distinctive taste and smell which produces a very specific multisensory reaction for drinkers. When Black Bottle approached me to partner on this experiment, I thought it would be really exciting to see how we could heighten our bodies reaction to the new Alchemy Series.”

The unique experiment was initially previewed at a series of online events, hosted by Professor Spence, but now whisky fans around the world can experience the phenomenon themselves at home, by listening to the sonic tastings playlist on Spotify and downloading a how-to guide on the Black Bottle website.

Craig Black, Global Brand Manager for Black Bottle, said: “Black Bottle has a long heritage of experimentation through our expressions and partnerships. It has been fascinating working with Professor Spence on the impact that sound have on our tastebuds.

The reactions that we had from the initial tastings was great and now we can’t wait to bring the experience to whisky drinkers everywhere. The sonic seasoning playlist will give whisky drinkers a truly personal experience, whilst also showcasing the layers of complex flavours within the spirit.”

Black Bottle’s Alchemy Series launches with a Double Cask and an Island Smoke. The Double Cask a full-bodied expression created using Spanish casks. A raucous sherry red colour, on the nose the expression shows off notes of charred citrus, wood, wine and warming spices. Whisky drinkers can enjoy a blast of berries and a delicious sweetness of Spanish sherry on the palate, before a long, luxurious finish with notes of toffee, walnuts and robust red wines.

Reminiscent of the beach on a stormy day, Island Smoke is an intense whisky that encapsulates the power of the sea. A blended malt that perfectly balances both unpeated and peated grain, this expression nods to notes of chilli, cardamom and the familiar saltiness of the sea. Burnished gold in colour, on the nose the expression is smoky and offers a surge of exotic spices. Flavours of salt and black pepper crash onto sweet cereal, making way for a blast of citrus sweetness and vanilla. The finish is wonderfully spicy, with a hint of dry sea salt.

For more information and to listen to the playlist, visit: www.alchemyseries.co.uk

Tasting Notes

Black Bottle Double Cask

• Colour: Raucous sherry red
• Nose: A winter wonderland of charred citrus, wood, wine and warm winter spices
• Palate: A blast of berries and tsunami of sweet Spanish sherry
• Finish: Long and luxurious; flaming toffee, toasted walnuts and robust red wines

Black Bottle Island Smoke

• Colour: Burnished gold
• Nose: An intense, stormy smokiness and a surge of exotic spices. Medicinal notes evoke fire-seared feasts on golden sands
• Palate: Crushing waves of sea salt and black pepper crash onto sweet cereal, exploding in a blast of citrusy sweetness, vanilla and cardamom
• Finish: Roaring currents of oak spice and dry sea salt

Learning About Whisky from the Best

TORONTO, November 1, 2021 – Whisky is Canada’s most popular spirit; according to Statistics Canada, one of every three bottles of spirits sold in this country is a bottle of whisky.

But it is such a broad category that can be confusing — just in Canadian whisky alone there are roughly 140 different varieties from which to choose. And that says nothing about the American bourbon, Irish whiskey and Scotch (to name but a few whiskies from around the world) rounding out the choices.

To help people navigate through this complex maze, J.P. Wiser’s Master Blender Dr. Don Livermore has launched The Canadian Whisky Master Class, a series of books to shed some light on the rich history of distilling whisky in Canada. The first two volumes in the series — The Keeper of History and Blending 101 — have been released simultaneously and are currently available online at the Shop on the J.P. Wiser’s website.

The Keeper of History

Offering an inside look at the history of the Hiram Walker and Sons distillery in Walkerville, Ont. (today part of Windsor, Ont.), one of Canada’s oldest and largest whisky distilleries, and producer of many of Corby Spirit and Wine’s award-winning whiskies including J.P. Wiser’s and Lot 40. The book charts the lives of early Canadian whisky barons, industry consolidation during the wild Prohibition years and the industrialization and modernization of Canadian whisky post-Prohibition.

Meticulously researched and lushly illustrated, this book highlights Dr. Don’s 25-year contribution to the Canadian whisky industry, including how he has helped reshape early 21^st century whisky production.

Filled with personal insights, Dr. Don also explains the rigid distilling and blending processes to ensure the final products are unique, exceptional and pleasing.

The book also explains – in layman’s terms – how a Master Blender designs new styles of whisky and ensures it maintains its unique characteristics, from batch to batch.

Blending 101

Whisky connoisseurs and amateur enthusiasts are constantly seeking ways to better understand the many differences between Canadian, Scotch, Irish and American whiskies.

J.P. Wiser’s launched “Blend Your Own” whisky classes to help consumers better understand the distinctive characteristics of more than 140 different styles of Canadian whisky. During these sessions, participants also have an opportunity to blend whisky to their tastes. “Blending 101 – The Canadian Whisky Master Class” is a compendium of these sessions.

This book introduces Dr. Don’s innovative Canadian Whisky Flavour wheel, illustrating how grain, fermentation and aging in wood casks contributes to unique whisky flavour profiles. Next, it examines the importance of the distillation process and its impact on whisky. Lastly, it explores various blending methods, which brings everything together to create unique Canadian whiskies.

This tome also charts Canadian whisky-making practices from the mid-1800s through the 21st century, including the evolution of the science and precision required to develop consistent, high-quality Canadian whisky.

The Canadian Whisky Master Class pairs perfectly with J.P. Wiser’s Blend Your Own Whisky kits, a unique idea that gives whisky lovers the chance to play the role of the Master Blender. Each kit includes five 200mL bottles of different whiskies to blend and create their own whisky to enjoy at home, an empty 375mL bottle to fill with your own concoction, a graduated cylinder and pipette and Dr. Don’s Master Blending Guide.

A limited number of the kits are available this holiday season online, at LCBO outlets across Ontario by early November and in BCLS stores in British Columbia by November 13^th.

About Corby Spirit and Wine
Corby Spirit and Wine Limited is a leading Canadian manufacturer, marketer and distributor of spirits and wines. Corby’s portfolio of owned-brands includes some of the most renowned brands in Canada, including J.P. Wiser’s®, Lot 40®, and Pike Creek® Canadian whiskies, Lamb’s® rum, Polar Ice® vodka, McGuinness® liqueurs, Ungava® gin, Cabot Trail® maple-based liqueurs and Chic Choc® Spiced rum, and Foreign Affair® wines. Through its affiliation with Pernod Ricard S.A., a global leader in the spirits and wine industry, Corby also represents leading international brands such as ABSOLUT® vodka, Chivas Regal®, The Glenlivet® and Ballantine’s® Scotch whiskies, Jameson® Irish whiskey, Beefeater® gin, Malibu® rum, Kahlúa® liqueur, Mumm® champagne, and Jacob’s Creek®, Wyndham Estate®, Stoneleigh®, Campo Viejo®, and Kenwood® wines. Corby is a publicly traded company based in Toronto, Ontario, and listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the trading symbols CSW.A and CSW.B.  For further information, please visit our website or follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, or Twitter.

About Hiram Walker & Sons Limited
Established nearly 160 years ago, Hiram Walker & Sons Limited’s tradition of blending quality ingredients, processes and highly skilled people continues at the Windsor, Ontario based production facility. Hiram Walker produces brands such as J.P. Wiser’s®, Lot No. 40®, Pike Creek®, Gooderham & Worts® and Royal Reserve® Canadian whiskies, Polar Ice® vodka, Malibu® and Lamb’s® rums, and McGuinness® liqueurs for Canadian distribution by its affiliate, Corby Spirit and Wine Limited. Hiram Walker is a subsidiary of Pernod Ricard S.A., a leading global spirits and wine company with premium international brands such as ABSOLUT® vodka, Chivas®, The Glenlivet® and Ballantine’s® Scotch whiskies, Jameson® Irish whiskey, Beefeater® gin, Kahlúa® liqueur, Mumm® champagne, and Jacob’s Creek®, Stoneleigh®, Campo Viejo® wines.

Two new releases in The Causeway Collection

Inspired by the natural wonder and mythical tales of the Giant’s Causeway, Bushmills have released two new rare Irish whiskeys – one is a 1991 Madeira Finish exclusive to us here at The Whisky Shop, and the other is a 2000 Ruby Port Wood. Both are highly sought-after and are now available whilst stocks last.

1991 Madeira Finish →
2000 Ruby Port Cask →

Bushmills – The Causeway Collection

Bushmills 2000 Ruby Port Cask
The Causeway Collection

An unparalleled Irish single malt having spent its entire life in rare first-fill ruby port casks. After an incredible 20 year maturation in these wine casks from Portugal, this whiskey is imbued with big, bold and luscious red fruit flavours, bottled at a cask strength of 54.1% abv. Limited to 2,322 bottles.

£260.00
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Bushmills 1991 Madeira Cask Finish
The Causeway Collection
TWS Exclusive

This exclusive release has spent 13 years in Oloroso sherry butts and bourbon barrels before a further 15 years in Madeira wine casks. Bottled at a natural cask strength of 50.2% abv, this is limited to just 738 bottles exclusively for The Whisky Shop in the UK.

£695.00
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A Whiski Christmas

Let’s make this festive season one to remember for all the right reasons! We have two amazing venues for you to choose from for your Christmas celebrations – Whiski Rooms on the Mound or Whiski Bar on the Royal Mile. Fresh, delicious food and amazing ambience are what we guarantee so take a browse of our menus and we will do our utmost to ensure you have a fabulous time.

Whiski Rooms Festive Menu

For glamour on the Mound, call us on 0131-225-7224 to celebrate Christmas with us and browse our menus here. Why not combine it with a fun whisky tasting ?

Browse Whiski Rooms Festive Menu

Whiski Bar Festive Menu

For the traditional Scottish experience, join us on the Royal Mile for the festive season and browse our menus here. Call us on 0131-556-3095 to book. Live music every night.

Browse Whiski Bar’s Festive Menu

Xmas Gift on our webshop

Still looking for the perfect gift? Browse our web shop where we have 100’s of whiskies, Scottish gins, hampers, tasting sets – there is something for everyone. World-wide delivery available.

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Gift Vouchers

We have a range of gift vouchers to choose from, from monetary values and whisky tasting gift vouchers. All vouchers valid at both Whiski venues and our whisky shop so something for everyone

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MALT OF THE MOMENT

Malt of the Moment, Malt of the Month, call it what you want, we’ve got an absolute steal of an offer for you to enjoy. We’ve always been big fans of not only the spirit crafted at Benromach but the whole production in general, they produce fantastic whisky. With an RRP of £39.99, we’ve listed a limited stock of Benromach 10 Year Old at this tremendous price.

Slàinte

The multi-award winning 10 year old expression from Benromach distillery, crafted from first fill bourbon and sherry casks. Benromach Distillery is owned by Gordon & MacPhail and since launching this 10 year old whisky it has received many awards, including a gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2020.