More intense, more powerful, more mature. We only ever use the finest brands and work with the most prestigious whisky makers in the country. It was originally built to supply whisky for the famous Chivas Regal blends, which it still does. Glen Scotia, founded in 1832, is one of just 3 distilleries in Campbeltown still producing single malt, along with Springbank and Glengyle. 43.3% Vol. Strathcolm is a Scottish single grain whisky that has matured for 8 years. The $99 a year membership grants you access to these sales (which inevitably sell out rather quickly), various social tasting events, a quarterly magazine and other scotch-drinking resources. Enjoy! After an initial maturation in traditional casks (most likely former bourbon barrels), the whisky was finished in ruby Port pipes. Alba is Italian for 'dawn', but also means 'Scotland' in Scottish Gaelic. An ambitious venture by brothers Jack and Stephen, their Teeling Distillery opened in 2015 in Dublin. 46% Vol. A distillate from the distillery Cooley. After the acquisition in 2014 by Exponent Private Equity, a lot is being invested in both the distillery as well as its whiskies. The name is a tribute to the port in Portree, the capital of the island of Skye. 46% Vol. 43% Vol. The complex process of double maturing results in a Single Malt with a delicious complexity and great character. After being matured for 14 years in traditional oak casks the spirit is transferred to Caribbean rum casks to give it some extra flavour. 45.7% Vol. The whisky ages in bourbon barrels in cellars with climate control. 60.6% Vol. Craft Whiskey Club. 43% Vol. During the Second World War, the port of Bowmore served the British army. This exclusive whiskey was distilled in 1975 and bottled in 2003 at cask strenght of 58.3%. Fox Fitzgerald was founded in 2010 by MD Eamonn Jones who, after a career of more than 20 years in the beverage industry, started out for himself as an independent bottler, but also represents other brands. 43% Vol. 46% Vol. The taste is reminiscent of raspberry, white peach and a hint of coconut. Become a member of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society and discover the world's widest selection of rare and exceptional single cask whiskies. 40% Vol. Through internships at Bladnoch and Highland Park I experienced all facets of whisky-making at close range. From Irish newcomer Proper Twelve to Japanese highball star Chita—there is something for everyone. It was relaunched as a Small Batch Blended Irish Whiskey on the same Dublin street it was founded all the way back when. The Scapa Glansa comes with a twist though — it is finished in American oak casks that previously held smoky, peated whisky! The Glenlivet - Triple Cask Matured, Rare Cask is originally a Travel Retail Exclusive. There is a wide choice of affordable expressions. The whisky is filtered cold, however at a higher temperature than usual. This Heartwood is named after the heart of the oak tree. James Eadie was a Scottish brewer who founded a major brewery in 1854 and had his own recipe for a Blended Scotch whisky. Gordon & MacPhail is one of the oldest, and certainly one of the most reputable independent bottlers in Scotland. From 1902 to 1932 Innes Cameron managed the distillery. Auchentoshan’s American Oak Reserve is carefully balanced whisky though, having fully matured in first-fill American oak casks. 40% Vol. This old version of the Glenfarclas 105 is now discontinued, although there currently is a modern version as well. - Wieger Favier Lucky us, as Glen Keith produces a wonderfully fruity whisky. In this edition you will also find a special request from one of our club members, who suggested the possibility of tasting a special Linkwood; a request we would like to follow up. 50% Vol. Only over the past couple of years American Whiskey and Bourbon in particular re-gained their places among the finest brown spirits there are. Once upon a time it was owned by Sir John Gladstone, father of four-time British prime minister William Ewart Gladstone. This Lord Elcho was named after the 5th Earl of Wemyss who was stripped of his title after the Battle of Culloden, before being forced into exile in France. A blend of Ian MacLeod. It is an honour to present this August edition to you! Honey. 40% Vol. Welcome to another exciting package from your friends over at the Whisky Tasting Club. Although this Aberlour whisky does not come from a single cask, it is compiled of carefully selected special casks, with the emphasis on first-fill Oloroso Sherry casks made from European oak wood. It has picked up several awards since, including a coveted Double Gold at the World Spirits awards. It’s up to you to decide if it is a success. This Speyside distillery has since developed into a surprising and quality brand. For them, this whisky is also known as "The golden spirit of Skye". This single malt has matured in 3 different casks; Pedro Ximenez Sherry, bourbon and Oloroso Sherry casks. That journey turned into a book, Whisky van de Lage Landen (Whisky of the Low Countries). The use of much smaller kettles has given the new Benromach a much stronger character. You can choose either a standard set from our core range, or one that has been expertly curated to mark a particular occasion or milestone. Round mouth feel, versatile for cocktails due to the high ABV and a lasting impression in the finish. We travel with you to South Africa, America and even Italy and Japan, but also England, and The Netherlands are represented in this edition with whisky that you really must taste. 46% Vol. It could very well be one of the beasty Islay distilleries, but there are other producers of peated whisky in Scotland as well. Dram Club is a spirits subscription service where you receive a carefully curated selection of five 30ml drams of top whiskies, gins or rums delivered to your door each month. I make my own selection and decide when a cask is ready to bottle. 40% Vol. 45.8% Vol. 46% Vol. He is therefore recommended to the novice whisky drinker, but also the more experienced whisky lovers can appreciate this Single Malt. A prime example is this Port Charlotte 10 Y, a heavily peated whisky that has gained many fans since it was first launched in 2018. 46% Vol. 40% Vol. Traditionally aged in ex-sherry casks, this is a special no-age-statement edition, stop put in 2012 as part of the rationalization of the range of the distillery. This Peated matures about 4 years on bourbon casks. 46% Vol. Welcome to yet another delicious package from the International Whisky Tasting Club. Cameron Brig is a defamation of Cameronbridge. After many study trips to Scotland, they founded the Mackmyra Svensk Whisky Comp in 1999. During the day, Magnus worked as a butcher and church official. This whisky matured for 8 years on Bourbon barrels and was bottled at barrel strength. The mix of the different barrels brings the flavors of the Highland and Speyside regions together beautifully, but also a hint of peat from Islay can be found. That’s why all of our whisky sets are of exceptional quality. A full, rich and complex whisky with a nice balance between sweet, fruity, fruity, spicy and bitter tones. ‘Edited’ is the peated version of John Paul. To celebrate, we’ve put together something that’ll be sure to please you. I was just 18 years old when I tasted my first single malt whisky. Because they use so-called Lomond stills, the distillery can make up to 7 different whiskies. Gordon & MacPhail, Scotland's most famous independent bottler, has bottled a Caol Ila cask, distilled in 2006, in their series Spirit of Scotland 2006, a very pure and heavy peated Caol Ila. 43% Vol. Master Distiller, Kalkwijck Distillers. Pomerol is one of the smallest of all major Bordeaux wine appellations. The result is a surprisingly rich whisky with remarkable smoothness. excitatory by the high alcohol content. 57% Vol. A wonderful whiskey and a beautiful stepping stone to an American reconnaissance. Rather, Port Ellen maltings supplies all the malt, peated over Islay smoke. Despite a checkered history marked by closures, financial troubles and a change of name, Tobermory Distillery is thriving today thanks to the foresight of John Sinclair. It is named after one of the islands in Loch Lomond and produced in the signature straight-necked pot stills of the distillery. 40% Vol. Scapa only has one wash still and one spirit still and is one of the smallest distilleries in Scotland. The Glendronach distillery was originally built in 1826 but has been out of use for ages. Although there are occasional slight shifts in emphasis, the connection between peat smoke, maritime influences, sweetness and white pepper remains a golden combination. This winner of several gold medals at several prestigious international competitions is an established name in quality whiskies. American Whiskey Magazine Subscription. This 10-year-old Jura has matured on bourbon casks and is firm and floral. He spent 6 university years studying whisky grains and has been a Malt Maniac since 1999. This port cask finished Glen Moray is lovely, has been aged in ex-Tawny port casks for 8 months ahead of bottling. 40% Vol. The GlenDronach Traditionally Peated is a throwback to those times. If you do not want to allow all types of cookies, click on 'Disallow'. Over the years I have been able to advise them on quality drinks. The Dunfife blended Scotch whisky was bottled around 1970. They ruled the islands on the west coast of Scotland during the 13th to 15th century. Perfectly balanced, with an enticing malty core, this single malt retains a delicious autumnal character. This year also, a number of well-known whisky experts will introduce theirselves to you and will compose several club editions for you. Kurayoshi is a blended malt from a relatively unknown Japanese whisky producer, Matsui Shuzou. An exciting malt, which will attract the bold whisky drinkers, but with its soft texture this pure malt does not lose its distinctive Japanese touch. Both new and old (36 months) French oak casks are used, as well as new American oak, bourbon, cognac and red Burgundy wine. 43% Vol. One of the most iconic names in whisky, Balvenie was founded in 1892 on a site adjacent to another industry classic, Glenfiddich. 43% Vol. Owner Burns Stewart decided to scrap caramel coloring and chill-filtration, and bottled the whisky at a higher percentage. 46% Vol. 3000 litres of spirit a day is being produced. This young distillery has managed to build a strong reputation in just a few years time. Currently, Benromach is one of only a few distilleries in Scotland to use mostly traditional methods, without any automated machinery. Fort Nelson was revamped in 2012 and opened just last year. 46% Vol. Balvenie is one of the few distilleries in Scotland to still operate its own malting floor. A beautifully balanced whisky, of which 80% has matured in ex-bourbon and the remaining 20% in sherry casks. 45% Vol. Hans Offringa is an internationally known writer and photographer. You can also take advantage of changing … 46% Vol. For this 16 year old Glen Moray one mainly uses Bourbon barrels, which are bought from the Makers Mark and Heaven Hill distilleries. First as an independent bottler, with the aim of distilling himself again. Eacht bottle is one of no more than 300 drawn from a single first-fill bourbon cask. Sherry flavor competes with the freshness, but not overpowering. The Akashi Malt is a non-age statement release, and proves rather interesting for whisky enthusiasts looking to broaden their horizons. From that input it created over 70 million new recipes. The specialist on-site coopers at Glenfiddich personally look after every precious cask they use for this outstanding single malt throughout its long maturation, ensuring the oak is in the best condition to imbue the whisky with its notes of baked apple, cinnamon and robust oak. Big Peat is based on a rugged Illeach (native of Islay) and serves as figurehead of Douglas Laing’s Big Peat Islay Single Malt. Contrary to the current trend of whiskies without an age indication, owner John Dewar & Sons decided to launch new or renewed bottles with his 5 distilleries, all of which have an Age Statement. The finish is rich and smooth with spices and oak. The hot climate in Taiwan contributes to a different, quicker maturation process, as interaction with the oak casks is much higher than in colder whisky producing regions elsewhere in the world. The Roughstock Black Label is a blend of these 4 different whiskey's that have come together in one barrel, Roughstock bottles the Black Label undiluted per individual barrel. Silver medal winner in the International Wine & Spirit Competition 2013. She launched the French edition of Whisky Magazine in 2004 which she edited for 6 years. 40% Vol. This is the second bottling from the new ‘Lighthouse Series’ from Pulteney in Wick. Enjoy! Enjoy! Built in 1837, the distillery was taken over by William Whiteley in 1933, making it an important part of the Blend King Ransome. I have gone from being a “peat freak” to a “sherry bomb” lover, and these days I like a broad selection of tasty, affordable whiskies that I can enjoy without having to spend too much time appreciating them, I like them to be good from the get go. Unsure which whiskey subscription to buy? Muckle Flugga is a blend of 4 Single Malts that was shipped to Unst, near the Muckle Flugga lighthouse on the Shetland Islands. 46% Vol. Although closed in 1995, they reopened in 2007. 46.1% Vol. Talisker Skye was introduced in early 2015, named after the island on which the distillery is located. The chiefs of Clan Donald chose Finlaggan as their home and quickly became known as the Lords of the Isles. In 1999 he became nationwide champion in blind nosing and tastings and in 2009 he started his business' Scotch and Folk. Longrow is one of the 3 whiskies which are distilled in the Springbank distillery and is very popular with collectors as investors. It is not the easiest to handle and poses all kinds of problems for coopers and whisky makers. If you’re interested in trying small-batch whiskeys, vodkas, tequilas, and more, personalized spirits subscription service Flaviar is an excellent place to start. The brand was first launched in 2009 by independent bottler Douglas Laing. This limited edition displays remarkable depth. 40% Vol. The palate is smooth and mouth coating (between velvet and satin), releasing citrussy, dark fruit and licorice flavours. It was set up by a group of friends with a passion for craft distilling. Tom Thomson was born and raised in Glasgow, Scotland. Situated near the east coast of Scotland, Glencadam distillery was opened in 1825 by founder George Cooper, and since then little has changed. 40% Vol. The First Cask series is our own label and consists entirely of single cask and cask strength bottlings selected by Jan and me. This Edition is composed by Charles Maclean. Luckily, the number of distilleries in Ireland also increases. Made in Lynchburg - Tennessee, the distillery filters its whisky through charcoal, resulting in a exceptional smoothness. Cheers! Smooth and elegant with a floral nose and a long finish. Founded in 1839, each bottle of Dalmore bears an image of the Royal Stag. I grew up in Amsterdam in the backyard of the local Wine Shop - 'Winery'. The Talisker, 10 Y is a classic, but the Talisker, 18 Y is a definitive step up. 40% Vol. Talisker, founded in 1830, is the only distillery on the island of Skye and was founded by the brothers Hugh and Kenneth MacAskill. 46% Vol. The whisky drinker has never before had so much choice, and this Tasting Club is the perfect way to explore the wonderful array of flavours and styles the category has to offer. Becky Lovett Offringa is a marine biologist with a passion for whisky, painting and photography. De whisky is approximately six years old. A'Bunadh's batches follow each other faster and faster, thanks to a combination of increasing popularity and smaller runs. Approaching alchemy, the process reveals nature’s extraordinary elements in all their glory. The distillery is located on the south coast of Islay, near the port town of Port Ellen. This 14 year old Single Malt Scotch whisky was released for travel retail and bestowed the title 'Cooper's Reserve'. 46.8% Vol. And this concept of “share box” got me quite intrigued! greatdrams.com. Not surprisingly, the same family owns both distilleries. This series consists of 4 different single malts, of which this one is the first next to the Terra, Lumina and Enigma. 40% Vol. It’s an Irish single pot still whiskey, meaning it is produced from both malted and unmalted barley. 40% Vol. Dr. Don Livermore is just that, due to his MS and Ph.D. in Brewing & Distilling from Heriot Watt in Edinburgh. This particular one is their Single Grain Scotch whisky which was distilled in August 2004 and set aside to age until October 2016, when it was bottled by North Star Spirits with an outturn of 318 bottles. Linkwood has been making whisky for Johnnie Walker blends.
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