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Macallan / 21 Year Old Cask Strength
£350.00
 Macallan / 21 Year Old Cask Strength £350.00 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 70cl Summary: COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland/Speyside. |
 Macallan / Jim McEwan's Celtic Heartlands £1,600.00 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 40.3% 70cl Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Speyside. |
Glen Moray Classic, Port and Peat Whisky
A delicious drink is the Glen Moray Elgin Classic Old Fashioned Cocktail, which was created by Joel Harrison and Neil Ridley from World’s Best Spirits – ‘our take on the Classic’:
GM Old Fashioned Classic Cocktail
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Jameson Distillery Bow St
Irish Distillers has been named Distiller of the Year at the first Icons of Whisky Ireland awards. The Icons of Whisky Ireland aim to recognise the diversity and passion within the Irish whiskey industry today, they are presented by Rob Allanson, Editor of Whisky Magazine and include the Hall of Fame Ireland ceremony. Irish Distillers was also honoured with a number of top accolades including Visitor Attraction of the Year, Master Blender and the Irish Whiskey Brand Ambassador categories.
We are delighted to have been acknowledged with such a prestigious range of awards in this year’s Icons of Whisky Ireland. To receive recognition in a number of areas from whiskey tourism to innovation from our industry peers is extremely special.
It is also a tribute to the growth and success of Irish whiskey and Jameson that the organisers of the Icons of Whisky, Whisky Magazine, decided Ireland warranted its own category from this year.
– Jean-Christophe Coutures: Chairman and CEO of Irish Distillers
(L-R) Ray Dempsey, General Manager at Jameson Distillery Bow St., Ger Garland, Irish Distillers whiskey ambassador and Paul Wickham, General Manager of Midleton Distillery.
Jameson Distillery Bow St was recognised as the top visitor attraction, which is particularly significant following the €11m redevelopment of Jameson Distillery Bow St in 2017. Despite being closed for six months to accommodate construction, Jameson Distillery Bow St saw a surge in visitors as whiskey enthusiasts, local and international, have flocked to enjoy the new look distillery and the new experiences it offers.
This is a fantastic endorsement of the hard work our team has carried out in the redevelopment and opening of the brand-new Jameson Distillery Bow St. We’ve been bowled over by the goodwill and feedback from everyone who has come to our home on Bow St to touch, smell and most importantly, taste Jameson in the original Bow St Distillery building.
– Ray Dempsey: General Manager at Jameson Distillery Bow St
Although I have the privilege of accepting this award, this win is down to the dedication, commitment and the passion of everyone at Midleton Distillery. This award is a testament to the hard work we have put in through our commitment to innovation.
This quest to innovate and build the category has helped us to create a portfolio of whiskeys that can be enjoyed worldwide and offers something for every occasion, every palate and price.
– Billy Leighton: Master Blender at Irish Distillers
Advocating on behalf of Irish whiskey is central to the Irish Distillers mission and this was celebrated at the awards when Gerard Garland, Advocacy Team Manager and Irish Whiskey Ambassador, received the coveted Irish Whiskey Brand Ambassador 2017 Award.
I am truly honoured to accept this award. My job involves championing Irish whiskey and its production process, but it never feels like work. Since I joined the industry almost 20 years ago, I have been proud to help tell the story of Irish whiskey to people from all around the world. It’s always great to help increase the interest in and passion for Irish whiskey.
I am delighted for the whole team tonight as we see that the industry is just as excited about quality Irish whiskey as we are.
– Gerard Garland: Advocacy Team Manager and Irish Whiskey Ambassador
Irish Distillers was also highly commended in the Brand Innovator category and Paul Wickham was highly commended in the Distillery Manager category. The night celebrated a wide range of established and new whiskey brands and distilleries, highlighting the continued renaissance that Irish whiskey is experiencing in recent years.
Jameson is available to buy from these Whisky Merchants:-
North British 1991 – 26 Year Old | Cask 304 | Cooper’s Choice
£86.40
 Highland Park Valkyrie £57.50 Country: Scotland Region: Island Age: Strength: 45.9% 70cl |
 Springbank 18 Year Old 2017 Release £89.90 Country: Scotland Region: Campbeltown Age: 18 Years Old Strength: 46% 70cl |
 Macallan Edition No.3 £77.98 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 48.3% 70cl |
 Compass Box No Name £97.98 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 48.9% 70cl |
 Ardmore 20 Year Old – 1996 £79.80 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: 20 Years Old Strength: 49.3% 70cl Vintage: 1996 Bottler: Distillery Bottling |
 North British 1991 – 26 Year Old | Cask 304 | Cooper's Choice £86.40 Country: Scotland Region: Lowland Age: 26 Years Old Strength: 42.5% 70cl Vintage: 1991 Bottler: The Vintage Malt Whisky Company |
 Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old – 2001 | The Cooper's Choice £87.90 Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: 15 Years Old Strength: 46% 70cl Vintage: 2001 Bottler: The Vintage Malt Whisky Company |
 Linkwood 20 Year Old – 1997 | Cask 3989 | The Cooper's Choice £108.00 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 20 Years Old Strength: 46% 70cl Vintage: 1997 Bottler: The Vintage Malt Whisky Company |
Ger Buckley, Head Cooper
Staff from 15 Irish whiskey distilleries took part in a landmark mentoring event in Irish Distillers’ Midleton Distillery as part of the Irish Whiskey Association’s (IWA) mentoring programme last week. The IWA mentoring programme involves established global Irish whiskey players such as Irish Distillers and Bushmills offering support to newer market entrants.
Peter Cooney, Boann Distillery, Ger Buckley, Head Cooper at Irish Distillers, Kevin O’Gorman, Head of Maturation, and Sally Anne Cooney, Boann Distillery.
Participants in the programme were provided with information and guidance on creating the finest quality Irish whiskey. Through practical demonstrations with established global Irish whiskey companies, participants learn the distillation, maturation and blending secrets that have driven the phenomenal success of this category on the global stage and that has seen Irish whiskey become the fastest growing spirits category in the world.
The workshop on cooperage and maturation aimed to provide new and recent entrants to the Irish whiskey industry with the opportunity to learn first-hand from some of the most experienced craftsmen in the Irish whiskey industry. Elements of the programme included sessions on wood purchasing, the skills of cooperage, cask handling, and the principles of maturation and blending.
Ireland’s whiskey renaissance has seen the number of operational distilleries increase from 4 to 18 in just four years. Increased competition is very welcome and is helping drive growth and it’s great to see that the competition in our industry is being matched by an amazing sense of solidarity.
Our ongoing mentoring programme and last week’s workshop is testament to this solidarity which has at its core a commitment to maintaining the high standards which form part of the rich and long history of Irish whiskey distilling.
– William Lavelle: Head of the Irish Whiskey Association
Here at Irish Distillers, we’re always eager to work with people who share our passion for Irish whiskey. Over the years, we’ve always gone out of our way to work with anyone who wanted advice or mentoring on whiskey projects and it’s great to be able to collaborate with even more people thanks to the IWA mentoring programme. Days like this when we get to share insights into our cooperage and maturation approach allow us all to build the positive culture of collaboration that is so prevalent within the industry.
Seeing the passion of those working in the emerging Irish whiskey distilleries first-hand is invigorating and knowing that the future of Irish whiskey is in safe hands is truly inspiring.
– Kevin O’Gorman: Head of Maturation at the Midleton Distillery
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Glenglassaugh Peated Virgin Oak Wood Finish
£59.80
 Glenglassaugh Peated Virgin Oak Wood Finish £59.80 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 46% 70cl |
 Glenglassaugh Port Wood Finish £54.80 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 46% 70cl |
 Glenglassaugh Peated Port Wood Finish £59.80 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 46% 70cl |
 Glenglassaugh Pedro Ximénez Sherry Wood Finish £54.80 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 46% 70cl |
 Dalmore Cigar Malt Reserve £75.88 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 44% 70cl |
 Balvenie Peat Week 14 Year Old – 2002 Vintage £59.50 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 14 Years Old Strength: 48.3% 70cl Vintage: 2002 Bottler: Distillery Bottling |
 Diplomático Batch Kettle Rum | Distillery Collection £60.98 Country: Venezuela Region: Age: Strength: 47% 70cl Vintage: 2011 Bottler: Distillery Bottling |
 Diplomático Barbet Rum | Distillery Collection £60.98 Country: Venezuela Region: Age: Strength: 47% 70cl Vintage: 2013 Bottler: Distillery Bottling |
 BenRiach 19 Year Old – 1997 | Cask 8634 | UK Exclusive £165.00 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 19 Years Old Strength: 50.8% 70cl Vintage: 1997 Bottler: Distillery Bottling |
 BenRiach 22 Year Old – 1994 | Cask 2859 | UK Exclusive £185.00 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: 22 Years Old Strength: 52.7% 70cl Vintage: 1994 Bottler: Distillery Bottling |
 GlenDronach 22 Year Old – 1994 | Cask 1376 | UK Exclusive £205.00 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: 22 Years Old Strength: 53.2% 70cl Vintage: 1994 Bottler: Distillery Bottling |
 anCnoc Peatheart £49.98 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 46% 70cl |
 Octomore Masterclass 8.3 | 5 Year Old | Islay Barley £164.50 Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: 5 Years Old Strength: 61.2% 70cl Vintage: 2011 Bottler: Distillery Bottling |
 Elijah Craig Small Batch £39.24 Country: America Region: American Age: Strength: 47% 70cl |
 Teeling Spirit of Dublin Irish Poitin £32.40 Country: Ireland Region: Irish Age: Strength: 52.5% 50cl |
 Aberlour A'Bunadh Batch 60 £49.98 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 60.3% 70cl |
 GlenDronach Peated Port Wood £58.90 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 46% 70cl |
 BenRiach 22 Year Old | Dunder Dark Rum Cask (Peated) £159.90 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 22 Years Old Strength: 46% 70cl |
 BenRiach 22 Year Old Albariza | PX Sherry Casks £159.90 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 22 Years Old Strength: 46% 70cl |
 BenRiach 22 Year Old Dark Rum Casks £149.90 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 22 Years Old Strength: 46% 70cl |
anCnoc / Peatheart
£50.00
 anCnoc / Vintage 2002 Single Malt £65.00 Country: Scotland Region: Highlands Age: Strength: Summary: COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland/Highlands. |
 anCnoc / Peatheart £50.00 Country: Scotland Region: Highlands Age: Strength: Summary: COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland/Highlands. |
 Edradour / 14 Year Old 2002 (cask 1416) £95.00 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: Summary: COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland/Highland. |
 Old Pulteney / 21 Year Old Single Malt £175.00 Country: Scotland Region: Highlands Age: Strength: Summary: COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland/Highlands. |
 Octomore / Masterclass 081 £99.50 Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: Summary: COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland/Islay. |
The 12 Scotch Whiskies of Christmas (2017 Edition)
As Christmas draws closer, Drinks by the Dram is getting *even more* into the festive spirit with the launch of a special tasting gift, featuring carefully chosen Scotch whiskies to celebrate and extend the season.
Drawing on the immense success of the award-winning Advent Calendars, The 12 Scotch Whiskies of Christmas is the perfect gift for every whisky fan to find under their tree on the big day. A thoughtfully curated and beautifully presented selection of Scotch single malts, single grains, blended malts and more, the lucky recipient can celebrate the festive season with a different 30ml dram each day from Christmas Day onwards.
Each dram is wax-sealed by hand, with celebrated whiskies from famous distilleries and brands such as Johnnie Walker 18 Year Old and The Balvenie DoubleWood 17 Year Old as well as a multi-award-winning blend from That Boutique-y Whisky Company and sherry cask-matured single malt worth over £100 a bottle.
Seasonal celebrations don’t stop on Christmas Day, so why not extend the festive spirit this year with the 12 Scotch Whiskies of Christmas?
We’ve selected 12 whiskies with striking points of difference to offer a journey into the fascinating category of Scotch whisky. It’s the perfect gift for new whisky drinkers and connoisseurs alike.
– Adam Wyartt: Drinks by the Dram global brand manager
Alongside The 12 Scotch Whiskies of Christmas, Drinks by the Dram’s seasonal range includes 25 different Advent Calendars covering a huge range of spirits, as well as 4 different sets of spirit-filled Christmas Crackers (now also available as individual Crackers).
The 12 Scotch Whiskies of Christmas is available from Amazon, Master of Malt and all good drinks retailers (RRP £79.95).
Johnnie Walker 18 Year Old
Glenfiddich Experimental Series – Project XX
Islay #1 – Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Monkey Shoulder
Tamdhu Batch Strength (Batch 2)
Oban 14 Year Old
Glenfarclas 15 Year Old
Blended Whisky #3 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
The Balvenie DoubleWood 17 Year Old
Wolfburn Aurora
The Girvan Patent Still Proof Strength
Glengoyne 21 Year Old
IWSC Spirits Distributor Trophy – Maverick Drinks
Maverick Drinks has been named Spirits Distributor of the Year 2017 by the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) judges, announced at the recent Annual Awards Banquet hosted at Guildhall, London. This is the second year in a row that Maverick Drinks has claimed this title, and the third time in the four years since the distributor was established in 2013.
Maverick Drinks won its first Spirits Distributor of the Year trophy at the International Wine & Spirit Competition in 2014 as a newcomer to the industry – founded only one year before in 2013. In 2016, Maverick Drinks was again rewarded for its unwavering support and education of craft spirits with its second Spirits Distributor of the Year title.
It’s an incredible honour to be recognised by the prestigious International Wine & Spirit Competition. Awards like this push us to continue innovating and driving change in the drinks industry and it once again affirms that craft spirits with provenance and authenticity are increasingly what people are looking for. We’re very fortunate to work with some of the best brands and people in the business.
– Michael Vachon: Maverick Drinks’ head of brand development
This news comes following a huge year for Maverick Drinks, which has seen the recruitment of a new national partner management team, the launch of its industry-wide #forwarddrinking campaign and several additions to its distribution portfolio, including Wolfburn single malt Scotch whisky, Brenne French single malt whisky, Bluecoat American Dry Gin and That Boutique-y Gin Company – which also celebrated success at the International Wine & Spirit Competition, picking up the London Dry Gin Trophy for its Swedish Rose Gin from Hernö at the Annual Awards Banquet.
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IWSC UK Gin Producer Trophy – Atom Brands
Atom Brands has been crowned the 2017 UK Gin Producer of the Year at the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC). The accolade reflects excellence across the Atom Brands gin portfolio, with the title awarded as gin entries into the competition climbed 50% year-on-year.
Up against some of the biggest names in UK gin, including Diageo and Warner Edwards, the award recognises the wide range and quality of gin within the Atom Brands portfolio and signifies a huge triumph in a category that is experiencing tremendous growth. Gins within the Atom Brands portfolio include Bathtub Gin, That Boutique-y Gin Company’s selection of independently bottled and bespoke expressions, 1897 Quinine Gin (supporting Malaria No More UK) and the terroir-exploring Origin Single Estate Gin range.
Atom Brands also collected both of the available IWSC gin trophies at the Annual Awards Banquet last night – The London Dry Gin Trophy for That Boutique-y Gin Company’s Swedish Rose Gin from Hernö, and The Contemporary Gin Trophy for Bathtub Gin Navy-Strength. Atom Brands also performed strongly in the whisky category, listed as a finalist in the Scotch Whisky Producer of the Year shortlist.
We are incredibly proud to have been named UK Gin Producer of the Year by the International Wine & Spirit Competition judges. Our approach has always been simple – the pursuit of excellence without compromise, and this blind-judged result stands testament to the quality of our gin portfolio.
– Ben Ellefsen: Atom Brands’ Managing Director
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