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New Bourbons From Edencroft!

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Elijah Craig / 12-Year-Old Small Batch Bourbon.
£50.00

New Arrivals

Elijah Craig / Small Batch Bourbon.
Elijah Craig / Small Batch Bourbon.
£35.95
Country: American
Region: American
Age: 
Strength: 47%.
700 ml.

Summary: 

COUNTRY/REGION: America/Kentucky.

CATEGORY: Bourbon.

DISTILLERY: Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc.

BOTTLER: Distillery Bottling.

BOTTLING SERIE: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

BOTTLED: 2017

STRENGTH: 47% Vol.

SIZE: 700 ml.

The signature Bourbon bearing the name of Rev. Elijah Craig, a Bourbon pioneer who is credited with being the first distiller to age his whiskey in charred oak barrels.

Long before the term Small Batch even existed, our Master Distillers were hand-selecting just the right number of barrels to make Elijah Craig. This expertise and attention to detail give Elijah Craig Small Batch the right balance of rich flavour and full body. Each small batch carries a signature warm spice and subtle smoke flavour. A combination that belongs in any Bourbon fan’s regular rotation.

COLOUR: Burnished copper.

NOSE: Delightfully complex with notes of vanilla bean, sweet fruit, and fresh mint.

TASTE: Smooth and warm; pleasantly woody with accents of spice, smoke, and nutmeg.

FINISH: Long, sweet, and slightly toasty.
Elijah Craig / 12-Year-Old Small Batch Bourbon.
Elijah Craig / 12-Year-Old Small Batch Bourbon.
£50.00
Country: American
Region: American
Age: 
Strength: 47%
70cl

Summary: 

Country/Region: America/Kentucky.

Unit: 70cl

ABV: 47%

Named after the Rev. Elijah Craig 12-Year-Old this is a true Small Batch premium Bourbon, and had the distinction before the term even existed.Bottled exclusively from a dumping of hand selected casks, the brand carries the name of the Rev.

NOSE: Notes of toasty oak, toffee, spicy stewed fruits, a touch of resin and a lovely crème anglaise character.

PALATE: Full and sublimely smooth with notes if stewed Bramley apples, malmsey, a touch of aniseed and a hint of spice.

FINISH: Good length with toasty oak notes and a creamy sweetness.

Ratings: Gold Medal / 2016 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
Evan Williams / Extra Aged Bourbon.
Evan Williams / Extra Aged Bourbon.
£26.00
Country: American
Region: American
Age: 
Strength: 43%.
700 ml.

Summary: 

COUNTRY/REGION: America/Kentucky.

CATEGORY: Bourbon.

DISTILLERY: Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc.

BOTTLER: Distillery Bottling.

STRENGTH: 43% Vol.

SIZE: 700 ml.

A Straight Kentucky Bourbon launched in the 1960's by the Heaven Hill Company. A darkly hued sour mash bourbon, aged for 5 to 6 years. Rich flavours with leather, vanilla and toffee.

NOSE: A big nose with lots of oak, vanilla and a touch of marmalade.

PALATE: Crisp entry with spicy oak and a light grainy touch. Develops well with more oak and hints of mint and apple.

FINISH: A rich slightly rustic note with good spirit grip.

Jura Whisky Honours Diurachs Worldwide With ‘One For You’ 18 Year Old Limited Release!

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A specially selected limited edition 18 year old expression

Jura Single Malt Whisky has unveiled the final instalment of a limited-edition series, that celebrates community spirit and raises a glass to all the Diurachs across the globe, fittingly named One For You.

The 18 YO Limited Edition will retail for around £130

The celebratory 18-year-old single malt is matured in American White Oak ex-bourbon barrels and further enhanced by virgin American White Oak quarter casks, hand selected by our whisky making team.

The enhancement in fresh oak adds extra character to the flavour, with more of the malt exposed to the wood. This small batch release (52.5% ABV – Cask Strength), which is non-chill filtered and natural colour, is available in select markets with an RSP of £130.

One For You completes the three-piece collection started in 2016 with One For The Road, a commemorative bottling to mark the retirement of Jura’s Distillery Manger, Willie Cochrane.

A year later, Jura released One And All, a single malt assemblage created in celebration of Jura’s community and the team of distillery workers who craft the award-winning whisky.

The trio is concluded by the latest limited edition launched today, One For You – in homage to Diurachs worldwide who share the spirit of Jura’s island community.

Jura was established in 1810 and reborn in 1963 to revive the community

Visitors to the Jura Whisky Festival on 31 May 2018 were treated to an exclusive pre-release allowing them to purchase the limited edition which was brought to the island the night before festival day.

This special limited-edition expression has been created with our extended community in mind, with flavours of honey, vanilla, almond and white chocolate it is the perfect whisky to toast those who embrace the Jura spirit worldwide.
– Graham Logan: Distillery Manager

Tasting Notes – Jura One For You (Cask Strength – 52.5% ABV)

Colour – Golden sand
Nose – Mango, pear, honey and vanilla
Palate – White chocolate, almond, caramel and fudge

Jura is available to buy from these Whisky Merchants:-

Bunnahabhain Hand Filled Exclusives – Abbey Whisky New Arrivals!

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Bunnahabhain 13 Year Old Marsala | Hand Filled Exclusive (20cl)
£59.90

New Arrivals

Bunnahabhain 13 Year Old Marsala | Hand Filled Exclusive (20cl)
Bunnahabhain 13 Year Old Marsala | Hand Filled Exclusive (20cl)
£59.90
Country: Scotland
Region: Islay
Age: 13 Years Old
Strength: 46.3%
20cl
Bunnahabhain Hand Filled Exclusive | Red Wine Cask 636 (20cl)
Bunnahabhain Hand Filled Exclusive | Red Wine Cask 636 (20cl)
£59.90
Country: Scotland
Region: Islay
Age: 8 Years Old
Strength: 57.3%
20cl
Glendronach 18 Year Old Allardice
Glendronach 18 Year Old Allardice
£79.90
Country: Scotland
Region: Highland
Age: 18 Years Old
Strength: 46%
70cl
Yamazaki 18 Year Old
Yamazaki 18 Year Old
£520.00
Country: Japan
Region: Japanese
Age: 18 Years Old
Strength: 43%
70cl
Lucas-Springbank
Lucas-Springbank
£1,080.62
Country: 
Region: 
Age: 
Strength: 
Hibiki 17 Year Old
Hibiki 17 Year Old
£595.00
Country: Japan
Region: Japanese
Age: 17 Years Old
Strength: 43%
70cl
Benromach Organic 2010 | Bottled 2017
Benromach Organic 2010 | Bottled 2017
£38.98
Country: Scotland
Region: Speyside
Age: 
Strength: 43%
70cl
Vintage: 2010
Bottler: Distillery Bottling

American Whiskey New Arrivals From Edencroft!

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Parker’s Hearitage Bourbon / 11th Release.
£220.00

New Arrivals

Parker's Hearitage Bourbon / 11th Release.
Parker's Hearitage Bourbon / 11th Release.
£220.00
Country: American
Region: American
Age: 
Strength: 61%.
750 ml.

Summary: 

COUNTRY/REGION: USA/Kentucky.

CATEGORY: Bourbon.

DISTILLERY: Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc.

BOTTLER: Distillery Bottling.

BOTTLING SERIE: Single Barrel.

BARRELED ON: 10th October 2005

BOTTLED: 2017

STATED AGE: 11 years old.

CASK TYPE: American Oak Barrel.

CASK NUMBER: 4748014

STRENGTH: 61% Vol.

SIZE: 750 ml.

LABEL: Rickhouse GG – Floor 3 – Rick 129

The 2017 edition showcases what Parker felt was one of his greatest achievements throughout his more than 50 years of distilling experience – the introduction of Heaven Hill’s single barrel Bourbons. Aged in Parker’s favourite rickhouse location, Deatsville, the sixth-generation Master Distiller would have described these bottles as “just good Bourbon.” Bottled at 122 proof (61% abv) and non-chill filtered, the Bourbon tastes of heavy spice and oak, with a hint of smoke and raisin, followed by a long and dry finish.

The annual release of Parker’s signature line is one of the most highly anticipated bottling's for whiskey and Bourbon lovers worldwide, as the collection produces an innovative, coveted product each year and now serves as a remembrance of the collection’s namesake. Parker’s Heritage Collection was originally conceived to showcase the extraordinary quality and broad range of Heaven Hill’s American Whiskey holdings, as Heaven Hill boasts the world’s second largest inventory of ageing American Whiskey.
Elijah Craig / 18 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon.
Elijah Craig / 18 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon.
£170.00
Country: American
Region: American
Age: 
Strength: 45%.
750 ml.

Summary: 

COUNTRY/REGION: USA/Kentucky.

CATEGORY: Bourbon.

DISTILLERY: Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc.

BOTTLER: Distillery Bottling.

BOTTLING SERIE: Single Barrel.

BOTTLED: 

STATED AGE: 18 years old.

CASK TYPE: New American Oak Barrel.

CASK NUMBER: 

STRENGTH: 45% Vol.

SIZE: 750 ml.

A unique Bourbon showcasing our Master Distillers' expertise, Elijah Craig 18-Year-Old Single Barrel makes for an incredibly smooth sipping experience.

PRODUCT STORY & FLAVOUR PROFILE: Ready to experience some of the oldest Bourbon barrels in Kentucky? Elijah Craig 18-Year-Old Bourbon is bottled solely from the contents of one barrel, not the mingling of many. This expression of Bourbon-making craftsmanship is bold and robust. Truly a Bourbon for the avid collector, this bottle has won countless awards and is regularly listed as a top choice by those who appreciate its smooth yet complex flavour.
Pikesville / 6 Year Old 110 Proof Straight Rye.
Pikesville / 6 Year Old 110 Proof Straight Rye.
£74.50
Country: Scotland
Region: 
Age: 
Strength: 55%.
750 ml.

Summary: 

COUNTRY/REGION.

CATEGORY: Rye.

DISTILLERY: Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc.

BOTTLER: Distillery Bottling.

BOTTLING SERIE: Straight Rye Whiskey.

STATED AGE: 6 years old.

CASK TYPE: Charred American Oak Barrels.

STRENGTH: 55% Vol.

SIZE: 750 ml.

Pikesville Straight Rye Whiskey refuses to be forgotten. First produced in Maryland in the 1890s, the brand, along with the rest of the once-booming Maryland Rye industry, was shuttered by prohibition. The brand reemerged after prohibition and became the last standing Maryland Rye, as the rest of the industry's production had ceased. Now produced in Kentucky from extra-aged barrels stored in prime warehouse locations, Heaven Hill keeps this historic Maryland mark alive with this award-winning six year old, 110 proof offering.

COLOUR: Pale copper;

NOSE: Dusty cocoa notes with oaky smoke underneath;

TASTE: Dry and spicy, with honeyed rye and cloves;

FINISH: Soft vanilla and baking spices;

RATINGS: 97.5 Points – Jim Murray's 2016 Whisky Bible.
Glen Ord / 23 Year Old Rare Malts Selection.
Glen Ord / 23 Year Old Rare Malts Selection.
£425.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Highland
Age: 
Strength: 59.8%.
750 ml.

Summary: 

COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland/Highland.

CATEGORY: Single Malt.

DISTILLERY: Glen Ord.

BOTTLER: Distillery Bottling.

BOTTLING SERIE: Rare Malts Selection.

VINTAGE: 1973

BOTTLED: 09.1997

STATED AGE: 23 years old.

STRENGTH: 59.8 % Vol.

SIZE: 750 ml.

This whisky is being sold for a private client, the price shown is the price to be paid, no tax can be reclaimed.
Highland Park / 40-year-old.
Highland Park / 40-year-old.
£2,350.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Island
Age: 
Strength: 48.3%.
700 ml.

Summary: 

COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland/Orkney.

CATEGORY: Single Malt.

DISTILLERY: Highland Park.

BOTTLER: Distillery Bottling.

BOTTLING SERIE: 40th Anniversary Special Bottling.

STATED AGE: 40 years old

CASK TYPE: Sherry Oak.

NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 40

STRENGTH: 48.3% Vol.

SIZE: 700 ml.

This whisky is being sold for a private client, the price shown is the price to be paid, no tax can be reclaimed.
Ardbeg / Mor 2.
Ardbeg / Mor 2.
£750.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Islay
Age: 
Strength: 46.0%.
4500 ml.

Summary: 

COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland/Islay.

CATEGORY: Single Malt.

DISTILLERY: Ardbeg.

BOTTLER: Distillery Bottling.

BOTTLED: 2013

STATED AGE: 10 years old.

STRENGTH: 46.0% Vol.

SIZE: 4500 ml.

This whisky is being sold for a private client, the price shown is the price to be paid, no tax can be reclaimed.
Ardbeg / Kelpie Committee Release.
Ardbeg / Kelpie Committee Release.
£230.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Islay
Age: 
Strength: 51.7%.
700 ml.

Summary: 

COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland/Islay.

CATEGORY: Single Malt.

DISTILLERY: Ardbeg.

BOTTLER: Distillery Bottling.

BOTTLING SERIES: Special Committee Only Edition.

BOTTLED: 2017

CASK TYPE: Virgin Casks (Russian Oak).

STRENGTH: 51.7% Vol.

SIZE: 700 ml.

This whisky is being sold for a private client, the price shown is the price to be paid, no tax can be reclaimed.
Ardbeg / Grooves Committee Release.
Ardbeg / Grooves Committee Release.
£250.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Islay
Age: 
Strength: 51.6%.
700 ml.

Summary: 

COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland/Islay.

CATEGORY: Single Malt.

DISTILLERY: Ardbeg.

BOTTLER: Distillery Bottling.

BOTTLING SERIES: The Ardbeg Committee.

BOTTLED: 23/11/2017

STRENGTH: 51.6% Vol.

SIZE: 700 ml.

This whisky is being sold for a private client, the price shown is the price to be paid, no tax can be reclaimed.
Ardbeg / 1990 Cask # 86.
Ardbeg / 1990 Cask # 86.
£950.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Islay
Age: 
Strength: 52.8%.
700 ml.

Summary: 

COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland/Islay.

CATEGORY: Single Malt.

DISTILLERY: Ardbeg.

BOTTLER: Distillery Bottling.

BOTTLING SERIE: for Fortnum & Mason.

VINTAGE: 30.08.1990

BOTTLED: 11.04.2007

STATED AGE: 16 years old.

CASK TYPE: Sherry butt.

CASK NUMBER: 86

NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 300

STRENGTH: 52.8 % Vol.

SIZE: 700 ml.

This whisky is being sold for a private client, the price shown is the price to be paid, no tax can be reclaimed.
Octomore / OBA Concept.
Octomore / OBA Concept.
£450.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Islay
Age: 
Strength: 59.7%.
500 ml.

Summary: 

COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland/Islay.

CATEGORY: Single malt.

DISTILLERY: Bruichladdich.

BOTTLER: Distillery Bottling.

BOTTLED: 2017

NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 3000

STRENGTH: 59.7% Vol.

SIZE: 500 ml.
 Balvenie  / Tun 1858 Batch 1.
 Balvenie  / Tun 1858 Batch 1.
£1,350.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Islay
Age: 
Strength: 50.4%.
700 ml.

Summary: 

COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland/Islay.

CATEGORY: Single Malt.

DISTILLERY: Balvenie.

BOTTLER: Distillery Bottling.

BOTTLING SERIE: Batch No. 1.

BOTTLED: 2012

CASK TYPE: 3 Sherry Butts & 6 Traditional Oak Whisky Casks.

CASK NUMBER: 

NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 2200

STRENGTH: 50.4% Vol.

SIZE: 700 ml.

This whisky is being sold for a private client, the price shown is the price to be paid, no tax can be reclaimed.
Balvenie / 19 year Old DCS Compendium Chapter 2.
Balvenie / 19 year Old DCS Compendium Chapter 2.
£1,950.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Islay
Age: 
Strength: 61.8%.
700 ml.

Summary: 

COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland/Islay.

CATEGORY: Single Malt.

DISTILLERY: Balvenie.

BOTTLER: Distillery Bottling.

BOTTLING SERIE: DCS Compendium – Chapter Two.

VINTAGE: 06.08.1997

BOTTLED: 28.09.2016

STATED AGE: 19 years old.

CASK TYPE: European Oak Port Puncheon.

CASK NUMBER: 7951

NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 265

STRENGTH: 61.8% Vol.

SIZE: 700 ml.

This whisky is being sold for a private client, the price shown is the price to be paid, no tax can be reclaimed.
Macallan / 2012 Easter Elchies.
Macallan / 2012 Easter Elchies.
£3,350.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Speyside
Age: 
Strength: 57.2%.
700 ml

Summary: 

COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland/Speyside.

CATEGORY: Single Malt.

DISTILLERY: Macallan.

BOTTLER: Distillery Bottling.

BOTTLING SERIE: Easter Elchies.

VINTAGE: 1999

BOTTLED: 2012

STATED AGE: 13 years old.

CASK TYPE: Sherry Butt.

CASK NUMBER: 6697

NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 400

STRENGTH: 57.2 % Vol.

SIZE: 700 ml

This whisky is being sold for a private client, the price shown is the price to be paid, no tax can be reclaimed.
Macallan / 21 Year Old Fine Oak.
Macallan / 21 Year Old Fine Oak.
£450.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Speyside
Age: 
Strength: 43.0%.
700 ml.

Summary: 

COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland/Speyside.

CATEGORY: Single malt.

DISTILLERY: Macallan.

BOTTLER: Distillery Bottling.

BOTTLING SERIES: Fine Oak.

BOTTLED: 2011

STATED AGE: 21 years old.

STRENGTH: 43.0% Vol.

SIZE: 700 ml.

LABEL: 3 Barrel Label with Ribbon.

This whisky is being sold for a private client, the price shown is the price to be paid, no tax can be reclaimed.

Festival Releases & New Arrivals From Abbey Whisky!

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Caol Ila 10 Year Old | Feis Ile 2018
£132.00

New Arrivals

Caol Ila 10 Year Old | Feis Ile 2018
Caol Ila 10 Year Old | Feis Ile 2018
£132.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Islay
Age: 10 Years Old
Strength: 58.2%
70cl
Glen Scotia 2008 Campbeltown Malts Festival 2018
Glen Scotia 2008 Campbeltown Malts Festival 2018
£47.94
Country: Scotland
Region: Campbeltown
Age: 
Strength: 57.8%
70cl
Vintage: 2008
Bottler: Distillery Bottling
The Cooper's Choice 'Smoke Bomb' Feis Ile 2018
The Cooper's Choice 'Smoke Bomb' Feis Ile 2018
£79.98
Country: Scotland
Region: Islay
Age: 
Strength: 56%
70cl
Finlaggan 2009 | Feis Ile 2018
Finlaggan 2009 | Feis Ile 2018
£79.98
Country: Scotland
Region: Islay
Age: 
Strength: 50%
70cl
Vintage: 2009
Bottler: The Vintage Malt Whisky Company
Highland Park 22 Year Old - 1995 | Cask 2476 | Càrn Mòr
Highland Park 22 Year Old – 1995 | Cask 2476 | Càrn Mòr
£235.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Island
Age: 22 Years Old
Strength: 54%
70cl
Vintage: 1995
Bottler: Carn Mor
Glenlossie 22 Year Old - 1995 | Cask 1323 | Càrn Mòr
Glenlossie 22 Year Old – 1995 | Cask 1323 | Càrn Mòr
£126.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Speyside
Age: 22 Years Old
Strength: 53.8%
70cl
Vintage: 1995
Bottler: Carn Mor
Strathmill 23 Year Old - 1994 | Single Cask 2298 | Càrn Mòr
Strathmill 23 Year Old – 1994 | Single Cask 2298 | Càrn Mòr
£142.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Speyside
Age: 23 Years Old
Strength: 48.2%
70cl
Vintage: 1994
Bottler: Carn Mor
Imperial 28 Year Old - 1989 | Single Cask 1675 | Càrn Mòr
Imperial 28 Year Old – 1989 | Single Cask 1675 | Càrn Mòr
£270.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Speyside
Age: 28 Years Old
Strength: 42.7%
70cl
Vintage: 1989
Bottler: Carn Mor
Glen Garioch 27 Year Old - 1991 | Cask 20392 | Càrn Mòr
Glen Garioch 27 Year Old – 1991 | Cask 20392 | Càrn Mòr
£168.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Highland
Age: 27 Years Old
Strength: 51%
70cl
Vintage: 1991
Bottler: Carn Mor

21 Finalists For The Chivas Masters 2018 Global Final Announced!

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Who will be the Chivas Masters Global Champion 2018?

Chivas Regal has revealed the 21 national winners heading to the United Kingdom to compete to be crowned Chivas Masters Global Champion 2018.

For the first time, the Chivas Masters Global Final (taking place from 24th-28th June) will return to Chivas’ roots with the five-day finale starting at the Strathisla distillery in Speyside, the home of Chivas, before culminating in London, one of the most exciting and diverse cocktail capitals in the world.

The Chivas Masters is a global competition that champions bartenders who share Chivas’ core values of community, collaboration and generosity. It is built around the belief that generosity and success go hand in hand – a belief originally held by founding brothers John and James Chivas who were determined to share their success with the local community. Community is the theme at the very heart of this year’s competition, and the 21 finalists have already excelled in the national heats by producing some outstanding Chivas serves inspired by their local community.

With more bartenders competing in the global final than ever before, the contestants are facing the fiercest challenge yet, and will need to show both exemplary bartending skills and team spirit to impress the judges. Throughout the week, they will take part in a series of masterclasses and intense individual and team challenges designed to test their skills, creativity and teamwork.

They will then be shortlisted to three grand finalists who, in an exciting new twist, must win over the hearts and minds of consumers as well as the judges. As part of the final challenge, the bartenders will be tasked with establishing their own bespoke pop-up cocktail bar and menu, where they will be looking to excite the senses of their most important judge – the everyday public – with their local community-inspired signature cocktail.

The 21 finalists will be mentored over the course of the week by a distinguished panel of internationally-acclaimed judges, who hope to inspire the contestants with their own unique skill-set and experience. The panel comprises:

Matt Whiley – ground-breaking London bartender behind an impressive list of award-winning bars, including Purl, Worship Street Whistling Shop, Dach & Sons, Talented Mr Fox, Peg + Patriot, and Scout.
Laura-May Coope – social media superstar and co-founder of Social Life – the premium social media agency for entertainment brands.
JJ Goodman – globally recognised personality and thought-leader in the world of mixed drinks. Goodman is also the Founder of The London Cocktail Club bar group, Craft Cocktail Co. bottled cocktails, and Keystones Cocktail Club.
Bea Bradsells – storyteller and daughter of Dick Bradsell – the Soho cocktail expert who created the Espresso Martini and the Bramble.

Our 21 national winners have already amazed us with their tenacity and teamwork, but this year’s competition is fiercer than ever before. We have 21 of the world’s best bartenders coming together and we want them to show us that success really does taste better shared – by creating their own pop-up cocktail bar with their peers and fellow competitors.

The finalists will not only need to impress our esteemed judges, they face the ultimate critic in the form of our consumers, with their high expectations, pushing the competition to a whole new level.
– Richard Black: Global Marketing Director at Chivas Regal

The 2018 Chivas Masters Global Champion will be decided at the Oval Space, London, on the evening of Thursday 28th June, and will win an all-expenses-paid trip to Tales of the Cocktail 2018 in New Orleans, and the chance to travel the world with Chivas to inspire the bartenders of the future.

Follow the finalists’ journey in the United Kingdom and tune in live throughout the Global Final from Sunday 24th June through our Instagram Stories: @chivasregal

Meet the 2018 Chivas Masters Global Finalists:-

Argentina –Martin Suaya from JW Bradley
Australia – Louis Marcpherson from Baxter Inn
Brazil – Alex Sepulchro from Frank Bar
Bulgaria – German Gochev from The Martini: Food & Cocktails
China – Michael Chen from The Cannery
Cuba – Fabián Ramos from Restaurante Divino
Czech Republic – Filip Jancárek from the Bankers Bar
Dominican Republic – Julio Ruiz from Salitre Restaurante
France – Louis Lebaillif from Little Red Door
Hong Kong – Yuta Inagaki from Butler
Japan – Kentaro Wada from The Ritz-Carlton Tokyo, The Bar
Mexico – Oscar Jesus Armenta Garcia from Puebla
Morocco – Houssam Bennani from The Hilton
Peru – Angel Solorzano Chumpitaz from Felix Brasserie
Poland – Bartosz Konieczny from Ceviche Bar
Switzerland – Chloé Merz from Angels’ Share
Thailand – Arron Grendon from Tropic City
The Netherlands – Rick Marson from The Duchess
The United Arab Emirates – Stefano Ruocco from Flamingo Room by Tashas
United Kingdom – Alex Godfrey from The Milk Thisle
USA – Valentino Longo from Le Sirenuse Four Seasons

Charlie MacLean Chooses 21 Whiskies For The Scotch Malt Whisky Society!

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Then & Now Whisky tasting at Scotch Malt Whisky Society, Queen Street venue, Edinburgh. Charlie MacLean

Whisky legend Charlie MacLean has personally selected a batch of 21 new single cask bottlings for The Scotch Malt Whisky Society as part of its 35th anniversary celebrations.

The whiskies, which range in age from 8 to 29 years old and feature tasting notes written by MacLean, will go on sale exclusively to the Society’s members around the world from July. As with all Society bottlings, each one is a limited edition having been bottled from single casks of whisky.

Eight of the bottles will be available to members in the UK, including a 16-year-old from the Old & Dignified flavour category called ‘Red carpet welcome’, which is described as “full-bodied and oily; sweeter and more complex than expected, with dark toffee, pecan nuts and a trace of sea salt in the long, spicy finish”.

Special offers for non-members

While the whiskies are only available to SMWS members, the Society is launching two special membership offers for whisky fans keen to buy any of MacLean’s handpicked selections.

Non-members can buy tickets, which include a membership to the Society, to special whisky tastings in Edinburgh and London hosted by MacLean for only £125

The Edinburgh event on Tuesday 3 July features a tasting, food and screening of ‘The Angels’ Share’, the Ken Loach whisky film in which MacLean made a cameo appearance, at the Dominion Cinema.

The London event on Wednesday 4 July includes a tasting in the atmospheric crypt of St Etheldreda’s Church in Ely Place in London.

From Thursday 21 July non-members will also be able to buy a bottle of ‘All sweetness and light wood’, an 11-year-old from the Juicy, Oak & Vanilla profile, plus membership, for £99.

Charles MacLean at the Kaleidoscope Bar

Longtime Society supporter

MacLean has been a longtime supporter of the Society; he joined the whisky club at its outset in the early 1980s, and became a chair of its renowned Tasting Panel in 1992. In 2016, he curated a selection of 30 rare discontinued whiskies from auction and his own collection for the Society’s Kaleidoscope bar in Edinburgh.

The process of nosing, sampling and selecting his favourite whiskies with The Tasting Panel took place over the course of a day at The Vaults, the Society’s private members’ rooms in Leith.

It was a most enjoyable day and a fitting way to help the Society celebrate its remarkable 35th anniversary.

In keeping with the way the Society has always sought to unearth whisky casks that are hidden gems, I was looking for samples of distinction. We came across many samples that were okay, but not yet ready for bottling. We were hunting for whiskies that were unusually good examples of the distillery character.
– Charlie MacLean

It was a pleasure and honour to work with Charlie on his cask selections and to assess the whiskies alongside someone with his depth of knowledge.

Ever since the Society was set up in 1983, we’ve always looked to do things differently and seek out the most amazing whiskies for our members. Having a whisky legend like Charlie choose these whiskies is a perfect example of what makes being a member of the Society such a special experience.
– Euan Campbell: The Scotch Malt Whisky Society’s Spirits Manager

Royal Salute Unveils New 28 Year Old Kew Palace Edition!

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Royal Salute 28 Year Old Kew Palace Edition

The ‘King of Whisky’, Royal Salute, has unveiled the exceptional new Royal Salute 28 Year Old Kew Palace Edition, the latest in its annual Flask Collection. The rich, round and silky blend is the result of an exciting, first-time collaboration between Royal Salute’s Director of Blending, Sandy Hyslop, and esteemed perfumer Barnabé Fillion, and is inspired by the magnificent Kew Palace and its iconic Kitchen Garden.

Combining Hyslop’s unparalleled knowledge of Scotch whisky with Fillion’s inimitable artistic acumen, the 28 Year Old Kew Palace Edition balances Royal Salute’s signature style with super rich fruits, scented flora like violet and aromatic leaves from the Kitchen Garden, resulting in the ultimate sensory experience that pushes the boundaries of modern blending.

The collaboration saw Hyslop lay the foundations of the new blend before uniting with Fillion to create a bespoke whisky top dressing that embodied the iconic Kitchen Garden of Kew Palace. The two worked together, nosing countless whiskies in Hyslop’s blending room in Scotland, to capture their interpretation of the lush flora of the Kitchen Garden, while staying true to Royal Salute’s signature style.

It follows the launch of the Royal Salute 30 Year Old Flask Edition last year, and this next iteration in the collector’s series again offers a disruptive take on traditional British drinking traditions. The perfect companion for whisky aficionados on the move, the set includes a bespoke green porcelain flagon and exquisite flask, alongside a pouring funnel and wooden serving tray.

The new expression pays homage to London’s iconic Kew Palace, one of Historic Royal Palace’s most charming royal buildings, as part of Royal Salute’s longstanding support of the charity charged with conserving some of Britain’s royal palaces for future generations. The Palace and its famed Kitchen Garden are showcased on the stunning packaging through artwork from esteemed British illustrator, Jason Brooks.

We are thrilled to unveil this exceptional 28 Year Old whisky, made even more special by the coming together of two industry experts. Sandy Hyslop is the absolute pinnacle when it comes to blending so to be able to further enhance his latest creation with some magic from long-time friend of the brand and famed perfumer, Barnabe Fillion, is really special – and the result, the whisky, speaks for itself.

We’re proud to continue supporting our charity partner, Historic Royal Palaces, with a limited edition inspired by Kew Palace. The charity does amazing work preserving and protecting historic royal buildings to keep their story alive for generations to come, and as a brand steeped in royal heritage, Royal Salute is thrilled to play its part honouring a true British icon in this unique and special way.
– Mathieu Deslandes: Royal Salute Marketing Director

For the first time in Royal Salute’s history, whisky aficionados will have the opportunity to enjoy a first look at the new whisky and its exquisite flask during an intimate event at Kew Palace in June. Hosted by Sandy Hyslop and Barnabé Fillion, it will provide a unique glimpse inside the world of Royal Salute, bring to life the inspiration behind the new Kew Palace Edition and offer an opportunity for aficionados to enjoy the company of those who share their passion.

Befitting its status as a true collector’s item, the Royal Salute 28 Year Old Kew Palace Edition will be available from June 2018 for a limited time at select luxury whisky retailers around the world, for RRP of $790. For more information, visit royalsalute.com.

Royal Salute is available to buy from these Whisky Merchants:-

Sell-out Success For Glasgow Distillery’s Inaugural Whisky!

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(L-R) Liam Hughes, Mike Hayward and Ian McDougall, co-founders of The Glasgow Distillery Company, raise a dram to toast 1770, their first whisky release

The Glasgow Distillery Company, the first independent single malt distillery to open in the city since 1902, has sold out of its first ever single-malt whisky release after phenomenally high demand.

The release has sparked international interest, with applications to the online purchase ballot coming in from as far afield as Hong Kong, Australia, North America and Japan as well as huge interest closer to home.

It comes at an incredibly exciting time for The Glasgow Distillery Company, which recently secured £6 million in investment from its private investors and the Clydesdale Bank. The boost has allowed the team to order more stills and invest in other areas of the business which will ultimately see the distillery double its whisky production in 2019 to 1 million bottles per annum.

The 1770 sold out within a matter of days

Launched in March, the ballot was quickly oversubscribed and the decision was taken to both close it early and to limit purchases to a single bottle per-person, in an attempt to give as many people as possible the chance to own a piece of history.

With only 5,000 bottles of the first release existing globally, successful applicants for 1770 Glasgow Single Malt Scotch Whisky were contacted on closure of the ballot and product was sold out within days.

Laid down in first fill ex-bourbon casks, and finished for a short period in virgin oak, 1770 delivers a clean, full flavour from the very start. Non-chill filtered, it is bottled at an ABV of 46%.

We couldn’t be more thrilled at the reception our first single-malt whisky has received.
“We have been blown away by the demand generated, and in the end, we had to limit the bottles to one per-person to try and ensure as many people as possible got their chance to buy our inaugural release.

We know some people didn’t manage to get their hands on the bottle, but our 2019 releases will be along soon with our second unpeated release and our first peated release already planned in.
– Liam Hughes: CEO and co-founder of The Glasgow Distillery Company

Whisky Flash Blog: Sampling The Singleton Malt Master’s Selection!

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Singleton Malt Masters Selection

It’s #WhiskyFlashBlog time!

A whole bunch of us (see below) are getting together today to simultaneously blog about our tasting experience of a new Singleton Malt Whisky release – The Malt Master’s Selection.

The Singleton of Dufftown Malt Master’s Selection will soon be available globally to both on- and off-trade consumers, priced at about £30 a bottle.

Malt Master’s Selection is a NAS (No age statement) dram that has been matured in a combination of refill, Sherry and Bourbon casks, with a greater proportion of refill to allow ‘the sweet yet refined distillery character to shine through’.

The Singleton Malt Master’s Selection is an exciting new addition to the Singleton range. Consumers are becoming more knowledgeable, they’re looking for new liquids to try and are genuinely interested in craftsmanship. And the trade are itching to experiment with new liquids.

The Singleton Malt Master’s Selection with its sweeter notes and delicate flavour will appeal to those new to the category whilst still complementing the collection – sitting well with our existing fans and loyal whisky drinkers.
– Nick Temperley: head of diageo reserve GB

If you want to see what all the bloggers had to say about this dram you can view the tweets and read their blogs by searching for the hash tag #WhiskyFlashBlog on Twitter.
Oh! and don’t forget Sean Murphy from The Scotsman over on Facebook!

So, what did I think? Here are my tasting notes …

The Singleton Malt Masters Selection (40%)


Nose: Red apples, sweet sherry, oak wood, vanilla caramel with a little chocolate.

Palate: ‘Thin’ mouthfeel, sweet sherry, smooth vanilla and little oak.

Finish: A short finish that is pleasantly sweet coupled with a Very mild spice that gets a little more peppery towards the end.

Overall: A mild-mannered dram that gets tastier by the sip. Positive, morish, tasty.

Truly a malt whisky that is sure to gather fans when released and at a price-point to put a smile on your wallet!

The Singleton of Dufftown Malt Master’s Selection will be available globally priced at about £30

My fellow Whisky Flash Bloggers were:-


@TheWhiskyWire @GreatDrams @TheWhiskyphiles @EdinburghWhisky @CherryConstable @iheartwhisky @Spiritandwood @JasonVaswani @OCDWhisky @MaltMusings @WhiskyWings @BrawSpirit @TheDramble @SpikeyDog120 @Malthound @Unchillfilter @RealDramRob @The_Cask_Blog @cowfish @steveprentice @cache1337 @NNWhisky @rodbodtoo @ScotchPodcast @BlackCountryWS @SwaleDaleBothy and not forgetting
Sean Murphy from The Scotsman over on Facebook.

Many thanks to Steve at The Whisky Wire (@TheWhiskyWire) for arranging and of course, Singleton (@SingletonWhisky) for sending the samples and without whom!

Singleton is available to buy from these Whisky Merchants:-

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