{"title":"Limited Editions","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"macallan-edition-no-5-taiwan-exclusive-speyside-single-malt-whisky-2019-70cl","title":"Macallan Edition No. 5 Taiwan Exclusive Speyside Single Malt Whisky (2019) 70cl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 28px;\"\u003eMacallan Edition No. 5 Taiwan Exclusive Speyside Single Malt Whisky (2019) 70cl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24px;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Macallan Edition No. 5 celebrates The Macallan’s extensive natural colour spectrum and the intricate whisky making process, in partnership with masters at the Pantone Color Institute™ to create a unique shade of purple that features on the packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Macallan Edition No. 5\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA HOMAGE TO THE DIVERSITY AND COMPLEXITY OF THE MACALLAN'S NATURAL COLOUR\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe Macallan Edition No. 5 is our very own homage to the diversity and complexity of natural colour. Inspired by a coming together of whisky making mastery and colour expertise and insight, this single malt celebrates both The Macallan’s commitment to natural colour and the intricate whisky making process.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100% natural in colour, all of our exceptional whiskies from The Macallan are shaped from time spent in the very best casks; maturing, nurturing and developing character. World renowned colour masters at the Pantone Color Institute™ created a uniquely bold shade of purple; reflecting an enigmatic, multi-faceted and intricate combination of red and blue.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith The Macallan Edition No. 5, it is the complexity and precision of the whisky making process which defines this colour creation; showcasing the infinite hues, creativity and expertise which harnesses the natural colour of The Macallan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are surrounded by colour; it shapes our everyday lives. From defining moods, shaping perceptions, distracting thoughts and changing behaviour, it is a powerful force that can communicate without words.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the rainbow’s most complex colour, purple naturally felt like the ideal shade to highlight the equally complex process involved in The Macallan’s whisky making.\u003ccite\u003e Laurie Pressman, Vice President of the Pantone Color Institute™\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNose : \u003cspan\u003eToffee apple, poached pair, savoury hints of sage. Flashes of clean citrus notes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalate : Nuttier on the palate, with walnut and macadamia nut appearing as it opens. Continues on to orchard fruits, honeycomb and a kick of oaky black pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish : \u003cspan\u003eButterscotch, cedar and lemon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Macallan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMacallan is an excellent example of the significance of size on whisky character. It is a large producer certainly, but its spirit stills are small (3,900 litres). This is a major contributing factor to the rich and oily nature of its new make.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven with an extremely tight (ie small) cut there is little time for copper to do its lightening job on spirit vapour in tiny stills the lyne arms of which are so acutely angled. The opposite applies to maturation, however, where the balance between large and small is more fully revealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat heavy new make then goes into large, predominantly 500-litre ex-Sherry casks (made of both European and American oak). A large surface-to-volume ratio means that maturation will take longer – Macallan, it is widely agreed, hits its stride fully in its mid-teens. A heavy new make will also require longer in cask to lose any vestigial sulphurous notes. The nature of the extractives in the European oak (higher levels of tannin, powerful clove and resinous aromas) also needs a heavy spirit to achieve balance. American oak, on the other hand, adds and enhances sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo colour adjustment takes place at Macallan, meaning that each vatting needs to not only replicate the previous one in terms of aroma and taste, but must hit the same hue, despite every cask having a different tint. It is this understanding of the way in which colour is an indication of character which was behind whisky-maker Bob Dalgarno’s creation of the ‘1824 Range’ in 2013.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the original farm distilleries of Speyside, Macallan became legal in 1824 when Alexander Reid obtained (or was persuaded to obtain) one of the new licences issued after the passing of the 1823 Excise Act. In 1868, James Stuart took the lease and rebuilt the plant. His ownership ended in 1892, when he sold Macallan to one of the giants of Victorian distilling, Roderick Kemp, who had previously owned Talisker. Kemp’s descendants – in particular the Shiach family – retained ownership until the 1996 takeover by Highland Distillers (now Edrington).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant has continually been expanded from its original wooden shed with two stills. It was increased to five stills (two wash, three spirit) in 1954 and then more significantly in 1965 when a new stillhouse with seven stills was built. This process continued throughout the 1970s with the total number of stills reaching 21 by 1975.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a distillery which has become synonymous with the growth of single malt, it is worth remembering that Macallan has always been an important malt for blending. It wasn’t until the early 1980s, faced with a downturn in the market for fillings, that Macallan decided to focus more strongly on the then new single malt category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe management team of Allan Shiach, Frank Newlands, Hugh Mitcalfe and Willie Phillips oversaw a campaign which both positioned the malt as a 'first-growth whisky' it called 'the Cognac of whisky', while always retaining a somewhat bohemian and irreverent approach to advertising and promotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA firm belief in the fusion of the oily, heavy, new make style and ex-Sherry casks saw Macallan, under Edrington’s governance, become the first distillery to create so-called ‘bespoke’ casks: selecting specific trees (predominantly in northern Spain, though some American oak is specified), and then with Jerez-based cooper Tevasa specifying the length and nature of drying, type of coopering, the liquid used for seasoning (oloroso) and the duration of that process. Investment in wood has increased significantly in recent years, with a complex of massive warehouses being built on the estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn recent years, a greater emphasis has been placed on the nascent luxury whisky market with bottlings of 50- and 60-year-old Macallan in Lalique decanters, the creation of the Fine \u0026amp; Rare vintage range dating back to 1926, and the Masters of Photography series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis has not been without controversy. Its growing status as a collectable malt saw Macallan become the victim of fakers in the late 1990s. The subsequent investigation has, however, helped establish a methodology to check the authenticity of suspicious bottlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a whisky-making front, 2004 saw the introduction of Fine Oak, where American oak ex-Sherry casks and some ex-Bourbon casks were used in a mirror range to the ‘classic’ 100% ex-Sherry range. Though old Macallan lovers protested, the lighter, sweeter, flavour profile brought in new drinkers, mostly in new markets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1824 Range, a four-strong series not carrying age statements which replaced some of the younger expressions in the portfolio, followed in 2013, using whisky colour as a communication and branding device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe second stillhouse was brought back on stream in 2008, and in 2013 it was announced that a completely new, £100m distillery was to be built.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new distillery – a distinctive subterranean design – was commissioned on 9 November 2017 and opened officially in May 2018, at a final cost of £140m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e48.5 % ABV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e70cl\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Macallan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54523932279109,"sku":"5010314308766","price":229.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/9495\/8661\/files\/3968999578_ba2db0dd-ce93-459b-b668-49184710319a.jpg?v=1746551218"},{"product_id":"macallan-rich-cacao-the-harmony-collection-travel-retail-exclusive-70cl","title":"Macallan Rich Cacao (The Harmony Collection) Travel Retail Exclusive 70cl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 28px;\"\u003eMacallan Rich Cacao (The Harmony Collection) Travel Retail Exclusive 70cl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Macallan distillery was founded in 1824 by Alexander Reid, a barley farmer and school teacher. Now owned by the Edrington Group, The Macallan prides itself on its Six Pillars, which include its curiously small stills, very narrow 'cut' of new make spirit and exceptional cask management. It is the most sought after whisky for collectors, regularly setting records at auctions all round the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA new £140 million subterranean distillery and visitor centre on the Easter Elchies estate was opened to the public in the summer of 2018 and has since won several awards for its architectural quality; with its exciting features including glass walls of vintage whiskies, a circular pod of copper pot stills, and a Boutique reflecting those in Dubai and Heathrow airports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Harmony Collection: Rich Cacao\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduced in 2021, The Harmony Collection from Macallan is an exploration into the world of sustainable packaging, in an effort coexist \u003cem\u003eharmoniously\u003c\/em\u003e with the environment. We’ll assume that some importance was placed upon the whisky as well, as this first edition represents yet another collaboration with chef Jordi Roca, of El Cellar De Can Roca. Whisky Maker Polly Logan had the job of traveling to the restaurant and experiencing the chocolate making process that has inspired the Rich Cacao release. Nice work if you can get it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCask Type: Sherry Seasoned Oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNose : \u003cspan\u003eChocolate fondant, honey, oak, zesty lime and ginger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalate : \u003cspan\u003eDark chocolate, honey, dates, vanilla and cinnamon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish : \u003cspan\u003eLong with rich chocolate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Macallan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMacallan is an excellent example of the significance of size on whisky character. It is a large producer certainly, but its spirit stills are small (3,900 litres). This is a major contributing factor to the rich and oily nature of its new make.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven with an extremely tight (ie small) cut there is little time for copper to do its lightening job on spirit vapour in tiny stills the lyne arms of which are so acutely angled. The opposite applies to maturation, however, where the balance between large and small is more fully revealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat heavy new make then goes into large, predominantly 500-litre ex-Sherry casks (made of both European and American oak). A large surface-to-volume ratio means that maturation will take longer – Macallan, it is widely agreed, hits its stride fully in its mid-teens. A heavy new make will also require longer in cask to lose any vestigial sulphurous notes. The nature of the extractives in the European oak (higher levels of tannin, powerful clove and resinous aromas) also needs a heavy spirit to achieve balance. American oak, on the other hand, adds and enhances sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo colour adjustment takes place at Macallan, meaning that each vatting needs to not only replicate the previous one in terms of aroma and taste, but must hit the same hue, despite every cask having a different tint. It is this understanding of the way in which colour is an indication of character which was behind whisky-maker Bob Dalgarno’s creation of the ‘1824 Range’ in 2013.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the original farm distilleries of Speyside, Macallan became legal in 1824 when Alexander Reid obtained (or was persuaded to obtain) one of the new licences issued after the passing of the 1823 Excise Act. In 1868, James Stuart took the lease and rebuilt the plant. His ownership ended in 1892, when he sold Macallan to one of the giants of Victorian distilling, Roderick Kemp, who had previously owned Talisker. Kemp’s descendants – in particular the Shiach family – retained ownership until the 1996 takeover by Highland Distillers (now Edrington).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant has continually been expanded from its original wooden shed with two stills. It was increased to five stills (two wash, three spirit) in 1954 and then more significantly in 1965 when a new stillhouse with seven stills was built. This process continued throughout the 1970s with the total number of stills reaching 21 by 1975.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a distillery which has become synonymous with the growth of single malt, it is worth remembering that Macallan has always been an important malt for blending. It wasn’t until the early 1980s, faced with a downturn in the market for fillings, that Macallan decided to focus more strongly on the then new single malt category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe management team of Allan Shiach, Frank Newlands, Hugh Mitcalfe and Willie Phillips oversaw a campaign which both positioned the malt as a 'first-growth whisky' it called 'the Cognac of whisky', while always retaining a somewhat bohemian and irreverent approach to advertising and promotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA firm belief in the fusion of the oily, heavy, new make style and ex-Sherry casks saw Macallan, under Edrington’s governance, become the first distillery to create so-called ‘bespoke’ casks: selecting specific trees (predominantly in northern Spain, though some American oak is specified), and then with Jerez-based cooper Tevasa specifying the length and nature of drying, type of coopering, the liquid used for seasoning (oloroso) and the duration of that process. Investment in wood has increased significantly in recent years, with a complex of massive warehouses being built on the estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn recent years, a greater emphasis has been placed on the nascent luxury whisky market with bottlings of 50- and 60-year-old Macallan in Lalique decanters, the creation of the Fine \u0026amp; Rare vintage range dating back to 1926, and the Masters of Photography series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis has not been without controversy. Its growing status as a collectable malt saw Macallan become the victim of fakers in the late 1990s. The subsequent investigation has, however, helped establish a methodology to check the authenticity of suspicious bottlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a whisky-making front, 2004 saw the introduction of Fine Oak, where American oak ex-Sherry casks and some ex-Bourbon casks were used in a mirror range to the ‘classic’ 100% ex-Sherry range. Though old Macallan lovers protested, the lighter, sweeter, flavour profile brought in new drinkers, mostly in new markets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1824 Range, a four-strong series not carrying age statements which replaced some of the younger expressions in the portfolio, followed in 2013, using whisky colour as a communication and branding device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe second stillhouse was brought back on stream in 2008, and in 2013 it was announced that a completely new, £100m distillery was to be built.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new distillery – a distinctive subterranean design – was commissioned on 9 November 2017 and opened officially in May 2018, at a final cost of £140m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e44% ABV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e70cl\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Macallan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54523938111813,"sku":"5010314311278","price":209.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/9495\/8661\/files\/4379269602_9987290d-f55b-457e-a663-7256b91a60f6.jpg?v=1746551300"},{"product_id":"yamazaki-12-year-old-100th-anniversary-edition-70cl","title":"Yamazaki 12 Year Old 100th Anniversary Edition Japanese Single Malt Whisky (2023) 70cl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 28px;\"\u003eYamazaki 12 Year Old 100th Anniversary Edition Japanese Single Malt Whisky (2023) 70cl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn honor of House of Suntory's centennial milestone, they unveiled a limited-edition release of Yamazaki 12 Year Old whisky. This extraordinary bottling features a commemorative label showcasing the renowned distillery from a unique perspective, capturing its essence from a low angle. It serves as a symbolic tribute to founder Shinjiro Torii, reminding us to remain rooted and grounded in our journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNose : Peach, pineapple, grapefruit, clove candied orange, vanilla, Mizunara (Japanese oak)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalate : Coconut, cranberry, butter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish : Sweet ginger, cinnamon - medium finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Yamazaki\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yamazaki Distillery, established in 1923 by\u003cspan\u003e Shinjiro Torii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"GI370e\" data-wiz-uids=\"J01vfb_f\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjB2Pnp6JGQAxUuTEEAHdqvN_YQgK4QegQIARAB\" data-hveid=\"CAEQAQ\" data-processed=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=Shinjiro+Torii\u0026amp;sca_esv=75f9aadc3d86adc0\u0026amp;sxsrf=AE3TifPiCeZ8wz7ozNBOtA_y9510c8kXCg%3A1759830849523\u0026amp;ei=QePkaLvcH62ahbIP-4uW4Ag\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwjB2Pnp6JGQAxUuTEEAHdqvN_YQgK4QegQIARAB\u0026amp;uact=5\u0026amp;oq=about+yamazaki+distillery+history+\u0026amp;gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiImFib3V0IHlhbWF6YWtpIGRpc3RpbGxlcnkgaGlzdG9yeSAyBRAhGKABMgUQIRigATIFECEYnwVIoihQxxJY7yNwA3gBkAEAmAGvAaABpAeqAQM2LjO4AQPIAQD4AQGYAgygAtcHwgIKEAAYsAMY1gQYR8ICBBAhGBXCAgcQIRigARgKmAMAiAYBkAYIkgcDOS4zoAe0KLIHAzYuM7gHyQfCBwUwLjkuM8gHGg\u0026amp;sclient=gws-wiz-serp\u0026amp;mstk=AUtExfCMTfez3PWgQ-RkV87bVwhcpUWEVchoPLNA8oUn7Wt4z9VuAA_-Q-U2KbX30DUg0Ui1B0YeS9cCseottBSHBHCFvSwfTMnO_zZN0CSQTz0BBeyCp5sjD7uL2dlLBDxh-rHHKgXW4pAf8ozEQ6iRMTWlk4lSyO2OPE3bi8iSkb44_gl-_dKojuK9A9Aw00xm_tJs4YXGTXjuO2UjNDOtlpJ71dMT_HrLOKjseJ6wqlm5VjGg80tgZ8YTucuoHCQMDuebMJGyRvol-dFQUwugxLE5k2rI0_By1o1V3a1F-lqGXQ\u0026amp;csui=3\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as Japan's first malt whisky distillery, is the birthplace of Japanese whisky, a result of Torii's vision to create a unique whisky using a Japanese climate and pure water sources. After sending Masataka Taketsuru \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eto learn from Scottish whisky masters, Yamazaki began production in 1924, laying the foundation for Suntory's now world-famous Japanese whiskies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The distillery's success was cemented by international acclaim, including Yamazaki Sherry Cask 2013 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewinning World Whisky of the Year, bringing global recognition to Japanese whisky.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"J01vfb_j,J01vfb_k\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e43% ABV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e70cl\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yamazaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54524614246725,"sku":null,"price":170.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/9495\/8661\/files\/4095312180_c70e6cc4-787f-49ac-9781-d5f33119273a.jpg?v=1746554004"},{"product_id":"glenallachie-sinteis-series-part-i-2014-chinquapin-px-cask-matured-speyside-single-malt-scotch-whisky-2025-70cl","title":"GlenAllachie Sinteis Chapter 1 Chinquapin \u0026 Pedro Ximénez Cask Matured Cask Strength Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (2025) 70cl","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eGlenAllachie Sinteis Chapter 1 Chinquapin \u0026amp; 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-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.75); color: rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.75);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWe proudly present this Sinteis Series bottling at a cask strength of 57.8% ABV, natural colour and non-chill filtered, allowing the unique spirit to speak for itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.75); color: rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.75);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.75); color: rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.75);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\"\u003eNOSE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Liquorice, butterscotch and grilled honeycomb, with candied orchard fruits, cocoa and treacle tart.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); 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And this latest release we have from Glen Scotia is also likely to be heavily in demand.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eIntroducing Glen Scotia The Mermaid \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eIt’s called Glen Scotia The Mermaid and it’s the first in the distillery’s new Icons of Campbeltown series. It’s a 12-year-old unpeated single malt aged first in bourbon casks before being treated to a finishing period in palo cortado sherry casks. This is a very unusual and rarely seen type of sherry that has the flavour of an amontillado but with the body of an oloroso. It’s a dry style, so you’re not going to get the sherry bomb sweetness that most of us expect from a sherry cask whisky. There’s also a salty edge which accentuates the classic maritime character of Glen Scotia – see the full tasting note below. 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It is now one of the most prestige single malts on the planet, the reverence for which only grows as the remaining stock continues to thin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis limited bottling was produced to celebrate the Hanshin Tigers baseball team winning Japan's Central League in 2003.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 36cl bottle depicts shirt number 6, Tomoaki Kanemoto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.calendarz.com\/uploads\/events\/april\/3\/31162\/tomoaki-kanemoto_compressed.jpg\" alt=\"Tomoaki Kanemoto - Age, Birthday, Bio, Facts \u0026amp; More - Famous Birthdays ...\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e37% ABV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e36cl\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*DUE END JULY 2024*\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Karuizawa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54687087329605,"sku":"4973480222353","price":329.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/9495\/8661\/files\/4432901026.jpg?v=1746550281"},{"product_id":"karuizawa-hanshin-tigers-mercian-moore-limited-edition-team-figurine-17-2003-36cl","title":"Karuizawa Hanshin Tigers Mercian Moore Limited Edition Team Figurine 17 (2003) 36cl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 28px;\"\u003eKaruizawa Hanshin Tigers Mercian Moore Limited Edition Team Figurine 17 (2003) 36cl \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of the Karuizawa Limited Edition Nippon Professional Baseball Team. Very hard to find in the west outside of Japan. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFilled with Karuizawa single malt \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKaruizawa distillery was established in 1955 in the town of Miyota on the southern slopes of Mount Asama. It began production the following year, producing single malt for the Ocean blends from Daikoku Budoshu. Initially it was difficult for the distillery to obtain malt, but a lift on import restrictions in 1958 meant the distillery was able to experiment with the production of a Speyside-esque product, importing the same golden promise barely used at Macallan, and sherry casks. The subsequent quality of output saw it appearing in Japan as a single malt for the first time in the 1980s. Sadly, the Japanese whisky market was not strong at the time, and Karuizawa was closed in 2001 by owners, Mercian, and eventually dismantled. Its legacy is lives on however, with its still relocated to other distilleries in Japan, but predominantly in the hugely sought-after single cask releases that began to appear in 2007, from independent bottler, Number One Drinks. It is now one of the most prestige single malts on the planet, the reverence for which only grows as the remaining stock continues to thin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis limited bottling was produced to celebrate the Hanshin Tigers baseball team winning Japan's Central League in 2003.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a very rare commodity, which is, like all other Karuizawa bottles, bound to become more valuable as time passes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are 12 players to collect in the series.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e37.5% ABV\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e36cl\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e*DUE END JULY 2024*\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Karuizawa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54687087427909,"sku":"000028","price":299.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/9495\/8661\/files\/4428762654.jpg?v=1746550284"},{"product_id":"karuizawa-hanshin-tigers-mercian-yano-limited-edition-team-figurine-39-2003-36cl","title":"Karuizawa Hanshin Tigers Mercian Yano Limited Edition Team Figurine 39 (2003) 36cl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 28px;\"\u003eKaruizawa Hanshin Tigers Mercian Yano Limited Edition Team Figurine 39 (2003) 36cl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Hanshin Tigers are one of the oldest professional baseball teams in Japan. They played their first season in 1936 and are based in Nishinomiya, Hyōgo Prefecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn late 2023, the Tigers won the Japan Series. This became their second title and brought an end to a 38 year-long losing streak since their only championship in 1985. The streak became known as \u003cem\u003eThe Curse of The Colonel\u003c\/em\u003e due to a statue of KFC's Colonel Sanders being thrown into the Dōtonbori River during the 1985 celebrations. After the 2023 victory, fans of the team celebrated by cosplaying as Sanders and jumping into the same river. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese bottles were produced by Mercian, the former owners of Japan’s legendary Karuizawa distillery, to celebrate the players from the 2003 season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 36cl bottle depicts player number 39, Yano.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHighly collectible and rare especially in the west. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e36cl \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e37% ABV\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Karuizawa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54687087493445,"sku":"000254","price":289.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/9495\/8661\/files\/4586261824.jpg?v=1746550288"},{"product_id":"longrow-open-day-2025-10-year-old-fresh-oloroso-cask-matured-campbeltown-single-malt-scotch-whisky-festival-exclusive-2025-35cl","title":"Longrow Open Day 2025 10 Year Old Fresh Oloroso Cask Matured Campbeltown Single Malt Scotch Whisky Festival Exclusive (2025) 35cl","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLongrow Open Day 2025 10 Year Old Fresh Oloroso Cask Matured Campbeltown Single Malt Scotch Whisky Festival Exclusive (2025) 35cl\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExclusive to the Campbeltown Malts festival 2025 at the Springbank event. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimited edition that sold out on the days of the festival in Campbeltown Scotland. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis marriage of single casks produced 1000 full bottles into 2000 half bottles. 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Longrow Red is finished in a different type of red wine cask each year, and bottled at cask strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with all bottlings from Springbank distillery, Longrow is non-chill-filtered, free from added colour and bottled on site at 46% unless otherwise stated. Springbank’s heavily-peated expression takes its name from the lost Campbeltown distillery founded by John Ross in 1824, but which closed in 1896. Springbank, which was licensed itself in 1828 – just four years after Ross built Longrow – began distilling heavily-peated spirit in 1973.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLongrow was first introduced by Springbank with a phenolic content of up to 50ppm. It was a mélange of ex-Bourbon and ex-Sherry-matured spirit that gained a fanatical following.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince its introduction, Longrow has been released under a variety of ages and vintages, including the forerunner to the current Peated expression, the no-age-statement ‘CV’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey also own Glengyle Distillery, William Cadenheads (the oldest independent bottler) and several other blended scotch labels. They are tough cookies down in this neck of the world where by they are one of the last surviving producers of single malt whiskies in Campbeltown. They have been licensed in 1828 and at one time the area had over thirty active distilleries. The distillery produces both peated and unpeated expressions under three distinct brands. 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A powerhouse it might be in terms of volume, but Caol Ila always seems to manage to hit the perfect balance between maturity and distillery character, no matter whether it is in official or independent bottlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaol Ila's distillery character manages to combine a fresh pear note, grassiness, a hint of juniper and distinct notes of the seashore – lobster shells, crab creels and gentle smoke. Although it receives the same spec of malt as sister distillery Lagavulin, Caol Ila’s distillation regime – longer fermentation, higher cut point, taller stills – helps to reduce the heavy phenols. Maturation for the single malt is in refill casks. The unpeated variant is equally delicate, with a fresh, estery and almost floral lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts importance for blends meant that, until 2002, when a 12-year-old was released, malt lovers had to seek out independent bottlings. Now there is a range including no-age-statement Moch, 18-year-old and 25-year-old, a finished Distiller’s Edition and annual special releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was in 1846 that Hector Henderson decided to build a small distillery in a tight bay next to Port Askaig, on Islay’s east coast. He named his venture Caol Ila, Gaelic for the Sound of Islay, the stretch of water which it overlooked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1857 Henderson was bought out by blender Bulloch Lade, which improved the site by building a substantial pier. It was absorbed into DCL (now Diageo ) in 1927 and ran continuously until 1972, when the old distillery was demolished and a new, significantly larger one was built with six stills rather than two. This transformed Caol Ila into Islay’s largest producer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese were still the days before the single malt market had really taken off, and its make was destined for a huge array of blends across the whole whisky industry – most notably within its parent company, it filled requirements for Johnnie Walker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the downturn came in the 1980s, Caol Ila began running unpeated ‘Highland style’ for blends. Not only did it have capacity, but doing so allowed the distillery to stay open. Unpeated is still made every year, with volumes dependent on the forecasts of Diageo’s blending team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2011, another major revamp took place with a new mash tun and more washbacks being installed, which resulted in capacity increasing to 6.5m litres per annum. 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This plan later took shape as the Chichibu Distillery. Chichibu Distillery was the first distillery in Japan in 35 years to receive a new whisky production license from the government, and its success contributed to the revitalization of the Japanese whisky industry, leading to the establishment of new distilleries across the country\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2019, the Chichibu Daini Distillery began operations, located 600 meters from the original Chichibu Distillery. Its first single malt, Chichibu Distillery II, was released in 2025. The production capacity of the Daini Distillery is five times that of the original facility, and its pot stills employ direct firing instead of steam-based indirect heating, while its fermentation tanks are made of French oak rather than mizunara.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA unique characteristic of Chichibu is the use of locally grown barley and the pure water from the surrounding mountains, which contribute to the exceptional quality of their whisky. The distillery combines traditional techniques with innovative approaches, including the use of a wide variety of casks, including ex-bourbon, sherry, and Japanese Mizunara oak. This results in complex and refined flavour profiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChichibu whiskies are known for their rich and versatile character, with notes of vanilla, fruit, spice, and sometimes a subtle smokiness. The attention to detail and craftsmanship of Ichiro Akuto and his team are reflected in the international recognition and awards their whiskies have received.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2025, the Tomakomai Distillery is scheduled to begin operations in Tomakomai, Hokkaido. It will produce grain whisky using a Coffey still and will increase overall production by blending it with malt whiskies from the two Chichibu distilleries, with the aim of expanding sales outside Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBetween 2017 and 2025, whiskies such as Chichibu Whisky Festival 2017 and Ichiro’s Malt \u0026amp; Grain Blended Japanese Whisky, both produced with stock from the Chichibu Distillery, received the World’s Best awards in their respective categories seven times at the World Whiskies Awards organized by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhisky Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn March 2024, Whisky Magazine inducted Akuto into its Hall of Fame, making him the fifth Japanese figure to receive this honor. He was selected for establishing the first new whisky distillery in Japan in 35 years and becoming a leading figure in the Japanese whisky industry. The magazine cited his efforts to revive production techniques that had been fading during a period of industry stagnation, his technical innovations, his multiple award-winning whiskies, and his contributions to strengthening brand standards and improving the quality of Japanese whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChichibu has grown to be the 3rd most popular brand of whisky although some may argue it is the most popular as it sells out the quickest for the releases it churns out pound for pound with the hardest place to obtain it, being Japan itself. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cnav class=\"product-navigation\"\u003e51.5% ABV\u003c\/nav\u003e\u003cnav class=\"product-navigation\"\u003e70cl\u003c\/nav\u003e","brand":"Chichibu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54842711441733,"sku":"CHICHILON23","price":389.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/9495\/8661\/files\/ChichibuLondonEdition2023ReleaseIchiro_sMaltJapaneseSingleMaltWhisky70cl1.jpg?v=1748730507"},{"product_id":"macallan-aera-taiwan-exclusive-speyside-single-malt-scotch-whisky-2018-70cl-copy","title":"Macallan Aera Taiwan Exclusive Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (2018) 70cl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 28px;\"\u003eMacallan Aera Taiwan Exclusive Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (2018) 70cl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Macallan Aera reminds us that every moment in life's journey should be savoured; some in quiet contemplation, others in glorious celebration. Like the milestones in the making of this peerless malt, each is uniquely special and will be remembered forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatured predominantly in sherry-seasoned oak casks, this whisky is characterised by the sweetness of dried fruits, intertwined with the smoothness of honey and citrus burst, and concludes with lingering and gentle warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMacallan Aera was matured in seasoned sherry casks and features lots of dried fruit flavours on the palate. This fine dram was bottled at 40% ABV and as the label says, it was made with some thoughtfulness in mind – a reminder that every precious moment in life should be savoured.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Macallan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMacallan is an excellent example of the significance of size on whisky character. It is a large producer certainly, but its spirit stills are small (3,900 litres). This is a major contributing factor to the rich and oily nature of its new make.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven with an extremely tight (ie small) cut there is little time for copper to do its lightening job on spirit vapour in tiny stills the lyne arms of which are so acutely angled. The opposite applies to maturation, however, where the balance between large and small is more fully revealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat heavy new make then goes into large, predominantly 500-litre ex-Sherry casks (made of both European and American oak). A large surface-to-volume ratio means that maturation will take longer – Macallan, it is widely agreed, hits its stride fully in its mid-teens. A heavy new make will also require longer in cask to lose any vestigial sulphurous notes. The nature of the extractives in the European oak (higher levels of tannin, powerful clove and resinous aromas) also needs a heavy spirit to achieve balance. American oak, on the other hand, adds and enhances sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo colour adjustment takes place at Macallan, meaning that each vatting needs to not only replicate the previous one in terms of aroma and taste, but must hit the same hue, despite every cask having a different tint. It is this understanding of the way in which colour is an indication of character which was behind whisky-maker Bob Dalgarno’s creation of the ‘1824 Range’ in 2013.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the original farm distilleries of Speyside, Macallan became legal in 1824 when Alexander Reid obtained (or was persuaded to obtain) one of the new licences issued after the passing of the 1823 Excise Act. In 1868, James Stuart took the lease and rebuilt the plant. His ownership ended in 1892, when he sold Macallan to one of the giants of Victorian distilling, Roderick Kemp, who had previously owned Talisker. Kemp’s descendants – in particular the Shiach family – retained ownership until the 1996 takeover by Highland Distillers (now Edrington).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant has continually been expanded from its original wooden shed with two stills. It was increased to five stills (two wash, three spirit) in 1954 and then more significantly in 1965 when a new stillhouse with seven stills was built. This process continued throughout the 1970s with the total number of stills reaching 21 by 1975.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a distillery which has become synonymous with the growth of single malt, it is worth remembering that Macallan has always been an important malt for blending. It wasn’t until the early 1980s, faced with a downturn in the market for fillings, that Macallan decided to focus more strongly on the then new single malt category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe management team of Allan Shiach, Frank Newlands, Hugh Mitcalfe and Willie Phillips oversaw a campaign which both positioned the malt as a 'first-growth whisky' it called 'the Cognac of whisky', while always retaining a somewhat bohemian and irreverent approach to advertising and promotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA firm belief in the fusion of the oily, heavy, new make style and ex-Sherry casks saw Macallan, under Edrington’s governance, become the first distillery to create so-called ‘bespoke’ casks: selecting specific trees (predominantly in northern Spain, though some American oak is specified), and then with Jerez-based cooper Tevasa specifying the length and nature of drying, type of coopering, the liquid used for seasoning (oloroso) and the duration of that process. Investment in wood has increased significantly in recent years, with a complex of massive warehouses being built on the estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn recent years, a greater emphasis has been placed on the nascent luxury whisky market with bottlings of 50- and 60-year-old Macallan in Lalique decanters, the creation of the Fine \u0026amp; Rare vintage range dating back to 1926, and the Masters of Photography series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis has not been without controversy. Its growing status as a collectable malt saw Macallan become the victim of fakers in the late 1990s. The subsequent investigation has, however, helped establish a methodology to check the authenticity of suspicious bottlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a whisky-making front, 2004 saw the introduction of Fine Oak, where American oak ex-Sherry casks and some ex-Bourbon casks were used in a mirror range to the ‘classic’ 100% ex-Sherry range. Though old Macallan lovers protested, the lighter, sweeter, flavour profile brought in new drinkers, mostly in new markets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1824 Range, a four-strong series not carrying age statements which replaced some of the younger expressions in the portfolio, followed in 2013, using whisky colour as a communication and branding device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe second stillhouse was brought back on stream in 2008, and in 2013 it was announced that a completely new, £100m distillery was to be built.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new distillery – a distinctive subterranean design – was commissioned on 9 November 2017 and opened officially in May 2018, at a final cost of £140m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e40% ABV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e70cl\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis product is not to be purchased by anyone under the age of 18 or drinking age in their country.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe reserve the right to ask for your identification should it be necessary to do so.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Macallan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55433108717893,"sku":"MACAERA","price":269.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/9495\/8661\/files\/MacallanAeraTaiwanExclusiveSpeysideSingleMaltScotchWhisky_2018_70cl.jpg?v=1755698471"},{"product_id":"ardbeg-hypernova-committee-release-islay-single-malt-whisky-2022-70cl-copy","title":"Ardbeg Hypernova Limited Edition Committee Release Islay Single Malt Whisky (2022) 70cl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 28px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArdbeg Hypernova Limited Edition Committee Release Islay Single Malt Whisky (2022) 70cl\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaid to be their smokiest expression to date, The Hypernova follows on from the hugely popular Supernova series. With phenol levels in excess of 170 ppm, expect a stellar explosion like the name suggests!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArdbeg already known for its peaty Scotch single malt whiskies, recently unveiled what it says is its smokiest expression ever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new Ardbeg Hypernova is described as “an evolution of the highly-popular Supernova series.” Sporting what’s described as “phenol levels in excess of 170 ppm,” one can expect this Scotch to be a peat bomb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eColour: Pale Sulphur\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eNose: Powerful, pungent and almost brutal in its intensity, waves of tar, smoke, sea salt and an almost ‘barnyard’ aroma fill the void. Ethereal whispers of fruit, reminiscent of flowering blackcurrants, float into bold bursts of peppermint. Water releases a flurry of more rounded top notes, with a touch of lavender and a slightly chocolaty sensation, before finally arriving at curious hints of plasticine and burnt rubber.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePalate: An explosive, peppery mouthfeel launches the palate into a most bizarre juxtaposition of flavours – sweet chocolate, cooling mint, pungent peat smoke, bitter almonds, and then an infinitely long, lingering burst of spices like aniseed and clove.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFinish: Descend into a finish that collapses in on itself with enormous, heavy smoke. Before returning to earthy notes of roasted coffee and smoked heather.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Ardbeg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"banner wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"banner-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"banner-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"banner-content-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"introduction\"\u003eAlthough it has long claimed to be Islay’s smokiest malt (a somewhat hard to prove title, now being challenged by Bruichladdich’s Octomore), Ardbeg can also realistically lay claim to be one of the island’s sweetest. It is this combination of rich sooty\/tarry smoke with a citric sweet core which gives it its balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagenav js-fixed\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy peating at Port Ellen maltings gives the smoke, long fermentation helps to increase softness and a clean, acidic fruitiness, while it is the use of a purifier pipe in the lyne arm of the spirit still which adds an oily, textural quality to the final product but also helps to refine the spirit. A new, modern and very Glenmorangie wood policy has also helped to give more roundness to the final mature product.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the end of the 19th century, Ardbeg had become a valued fixture on Islay’s southern coast. Founded in 1815 by the McDougall family, the site had grown into a small community with housing, a hall, greenhouses, a bowling green and a school for 100 pupils. The reason for its success was tied to the growing popularity of blends and the need for most to have some smoke running through them. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the combination of war and economic depression hit the blended market in the 1920s, however, it – like most distilleries – was finding the going tough. It wasn’t to be the last time. The Hay family, which had taken the licence in 1853, steered it back to profitability before its involvement ended in the 1920s, with the Lawson family taking over before DCL and Canada’s Hiram Walker  acquired significant minority stakes in 1959.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rise in demand for peated whisky saw production increase in the 1960s and 1970s, with demand necessitating that the distillery bring in peated malt from Port Ellen from 1974. For aficionados, the end of Ardbeg’s self-sufficiency was the end of an era – and a style. Seven years later, Ardbeg’s kiln was finally extinguished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHiram Walker took full control in 1979, buying out DCL’s 50% share for £300,000, and everyone else’s holdings at the same time. By that time, blends were once again on the slide and, to compensate for the drop in demand for smoky malt, an unpeated make (Kildalton) began to be produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1981 the distillery was mothballed, but restarted again in 1989, albeit on an intermittent basis, by which time it had joined Laphroaig in the Allied Distillers stable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1996, it was silent once more, but saved a year later by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/scotchwhisky.com\/whiskypedia\/2620\/the-glenmorangie-company\/#\/\"\u003eGlenmorangie\u003c\/a\u003e, which paid £7m for the distillery and stock – or what there was of it. By this time, Ardbeg had built its reputation as one of the cult single malts. Glenmorangie’s task therefore was both to manage expectations, eke out the remaining stock, and start recreating the brand. In an inspired move they also invested in a visitor centre and café (for years pretty much the only place to eat in the south of Islay).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stock profile meant that its first age statement release was a 17-year-old, while it would take until 2008 for its own Ardbeg 10-year-old to appear. From 2004, however, there had been incremental releases: ’Very Young’, ‘Still Young’ and ‘Almost There’ showed the work in progress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe portfolio still concentrates on no-age-statement releases, some exclusively from (now very rare) old stock, others from new, some from a mix. Different oaks have also been used as part of a general improvement in the quality of casks used. The range has been bolstered in recent years by the addition of core expressions Ardbeg An Oa (NAS) in 2017 and Ardbeg Traigh Bhan 19 Year Old two years later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn February 2018, plans were unveiled to double Ardbeg’s production capacity with the addition of another pair of stills, to be housed with the existing two in a new still house. 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Three types of malt are processed [unpeated, medium-peated and heavily-peated] in its open-topped, cast iron mash tun giving wort which is fermented in (new) stainless steel washbacks, but the fermentation time will vary between short (giving nutty) and long (fruity). There is a single pair of stills. The greatest level of investment today is going into wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe distillery, originally named Scotia, was built in 1832 by Stewart, Galbraith \u0026amp; Co who ran it until 1895. In 1919, it was one of the founding members of West Highland Malt Distilleries which brought together six Campbeltown distilleries in an attempt to share costs and stave off potential closure. Five of the six failed, but in 1924 when the axe was falling across Campbeltown, Scotia was purchased by Duncan MacCallum who had founded Glen Nevis. He was forced to close it in 1928, but it reopened in 1930. 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Woodford Reserve’s 2019 Master’s Collection edition was a chocolate malted rye that delivered a sip that was equal measures flavourful and unique. The company found that the bourbon they made immediately after featured a degree of chocolate malt in its flavor profile. This resulted in a Distiller Series release in 2021 named Chocolate Malt Whisper. The company continued to age barrels from this original run an additional 4 years and let the proof run rampant this time around. In fact, Chocolate Whisper Redux is the highest proof offering to date from Woodford Reserve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"\u003eBy name alone, Woodford Reserve’s newest bourbon is enough to make dessert lovers take notice. 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Bottled just a shade below 140 proof, the Distillery Series offering is the highest-ABV product in the brand’s history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"mntl-sc-block_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"\u003e“I have had my eye on these barrels for a special release since I started in my role as a master taster back in 2015,” says Woodford Reserve master distiller Elizabeth McCall, speaking exclusively to Food \u0026amp; Wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"mntl-sc-block_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"\u003eThe name “Chocolate Whisper” doesn’t come from any ingredients specific to this bourbon, but rather whiskey distilled right before it. A prior run of bourbon with chocolate malted rye left a subtle but pronounced impact on the whiskey that went through the stills immediately after — a true whisper of lingering chocolate flavour. “The whiskey distillate that went into these barrels had the chocolate influence from the production of chocolate malted rye bourbon we had produced prior to this bourbon run,” McCall said. “Therefore, we flagged these barrels in our system and watched them carefully over the years as they matured to see how the chocolate flavour developed.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChocolate Whisper Redux is the successor to the original Chocolate Malt Whisper, another Distillery Series release that debuted in 2021. At the time, the original Chocolate Malt Whisper was bottled at the Woodford-standard 90.4 proof. Four years later, whiskey from that same run of barrels — now a 12-year-old bourbon — was blended to create Chocolate Whisper Redux. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-headers\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reviewheader\"\u003eNOSE:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"desktoptext w-richtext\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChocolate Whisper Redux kicks things off with an inviting nose that is full of rich dark chocolate, berry compote, and caramelized sugar. Joining these incredibly pleasing scents, light toasted oak and faint vanilla add further definition, providing a more traditional backbone. Inhaling deeper reveals a hint of tobacco leaf. Considering its proof, ethanol is surprisingly lacking. This is a rich, full aroma that will instantly make you go “wow.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-headers\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reviewheader\"\u003ePALATE:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"desktoptext w-richtext\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flavours at the midpoint are stacked in dense layers, and you're rewarded greatly for spending time dissecting them. The sip puts forward additional delicious chocolate notes of dark chocolate nibs, chocolate babka, and chocolate barley. Providing a reprieve from the chocolate is a mix of dark berry and dried cherry which break through. Combined with the chocolate notes, the flavours are akin to fruit covered in dark chocolate. A dried oak and light rye spice add further variation. Surprisingly, its high proof is manageable, allowing you to spend time enjoying this fantastic midpoint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-headers\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reviewheader\"\u003eFINISH:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"desktoptext w-richtext\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finish carries through the theme of the whiskey, with chocolate notes being a key pillar. Dark chocolate pops, but an underlying light Whoppers candy note adds variation. Traditional notes of light leather, along with bold charred oak and rye spice, appear on the backend. The proof roars its head as a spicy heat envelopes your mouth and lingers. The finish takes on a noticeable chewy quality, which helps propel the heat and extend the sip, allowing it to go out on a high note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Woodford Reserve\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWoodford Reserve is situated among beautiful horse farms - in fact, it’s one of the only places in Kentucky where you can see the state’s two most famous products – Bourbon whiskey and thoroughbred horses – maturing side-by-side. The art of making fine bourbon first took place on the site of the Woodford Reserve Distillery, a National Historic Landmark, in 1812. You get that sense of history. The history of bourbon is the history of Kentucky, is the history of the United States.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe believe the World's Finest Bourbon is crafted through a unique blend of time, patience, science, and art. For years, this philosophy has been championed by our Master Distillers, Chris Morris and Elizabeth McCall, who have been instrumental in driving innovation and shaping the very essence of Woodford Reserve.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 2023, Elizabeth McCall stepped into the role of Master Distiller, bringing with her a wealth of knowledge and a fresh perspective. Now, as Master Distiller, she continues to push the boundaries of flavor and craftsmanship.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith this transition, Chris Morris has moved into a revered role as Master Distiller Emeritus, where his invaluable insights will continue to inform and inspire. Together, Chris and Elizabeth ensure every drop of Woodford Reserve is a true spectacle for the senses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElizabeth McCall is the Master Distiller for Woodford Reserve, overseeing quality and innovation and leading special releases, including the Master’s Collection and Distillery Series. 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This year’s special release celebrates the 151th running of the Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports. This year’s bottle features the artwork of artist Humberto Lahera, known for his photorealistic paintings that blend classical techniques with contemporary influences. His painting, “Carrera Dinamica,” which translates to “Dynamic Race”, captures the energy of the Kentucky Derby with vivid colours, expressive brushstrokes and fluid motion, reflecting the spirit of the race. Woodford Reserve makes the perfect craft cocktails, including the classic Mint Julep and the Woodford Spire, featured at Churchill Downs on race day. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"font-sourceSans3 text-[12px] font-normal leading-[18px] text-foreground-medium subpixel-antialiased md:text-[14px] md:leading-[20px]\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"font-sourceSans3 text-[12px] font-normal leading-[18px] text-foreground-medium subpixel-antialiased md:text-[14px] md:leading-[20px]\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe Derby 151 bottle features vibrant artwork from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumberto Lahera\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a Cuban-born, Louisville-based artist. His painting, titled \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCarrera Dinamica\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (“Dynamic Race”), brings the high-energy spirit of the Derby to life with expressive brushstrokes, fluid motion, and bold colors. It’s a visual celebration of the excitement and tradition that defines Derby Day.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"font-sourceSans3 text-[12px] font-normal leading-[18px] text-foreground-medium subpixel-antialiased md:text-[14px] md:leading-[20px]\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-sourceSans3 text-[12px] font-normal leading-[18px] text-foreground-medium subpixel-antialiased md:text-[14px] md:leading-[20px]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"font-sourceSans3 text-[12px] font-normal leading-[18px] text-foreground-medium subpixel-antialiased md:text-[14px] md:leading-[20px]\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNose: Heavy with rich dried fruit, with hints of mint and oranges covered with a dusting of cocoa faint vanilla and tobacco spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalate: Rich, chewy, rounded and smooth, with complex citrus, cinnamon and cocoa Toffee, caramel, chocolate, and spice notes abound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish: Silky-smooth, almost creamy at first, with a long, warm satisfying tail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Woodford Reserve\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWoodford Reserve is situated among beautiful horse farms - in fact, it’s one of the only places in Kentucky where you can see the state’s two most famous products – Bourbon whiskey and thoroughbred horses – maturing side-by-side. The art of making fine bourbon first took place on the site of the Woodford Reserve Distillery, a National Historic Landmark, in 1812. You get that sense of history. The history of bourbon is the history of Kentucky, is the history of the United States.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe believe the World's Finest Bourbon is crafted through a unique blend of time, patience, science, and art. For years, this philosophy has been championed by our Master Distillers, Chris Morris and Elizabeth McCall, who have been instrumental in driving innovation and shaping the very essence of Woodford Reserve.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 2023, Elizabeth McCall stepped into the role of Master Distiller, bringing with her a wealth of knowledge and a fresh perspective. Now, as Master Distiller, she continues to push the boundaries of flavor and craftsmanship.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith this transition, Chris Morris has moved into a revered role as Master Distiller Emeritus, where his invaluable insights will continue to inform and inspire. Together, Chris and Elizabeth ensure every drop of Woodford Reserve is a true spectacle for the senses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElizabeth McCall is the Master Distiller for Woodford Reserve, overseeing quality and innovation and leading special releases, including the Master’s Collection and Distillery Series. 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Explore the story of how a romantic gesture grew to help establish one of the world's most beloved bourbon brands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shrink-0 flex-grow basis-full p-5 lg:p-10\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col justify-between gap-14 md:flex-row md:gap-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"basis-1\/2 p-2 px-0 sm:p-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-text-body mt-5 sm:mt-7\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1922, the Paul Jones Company purchased the Frankfort Distilling Company. Along with this purchase came the rights to sell Four Roses as a medical whiskey during Prohibition. Thus, making Four Roses one of the few bourbon brands to survive Prohibition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shrink-0 flex-grow basis-full p-5 lg:p-10\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col justify-between gap-14 md:flex-row md:gap-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"basis-1\/2 p-2 px-0 sm:p-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-text-body mt-5 sm:mt-7\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeagram purchased the Frankfort Distilling Co. primarily to acquire the most noted and recognized name in the business – Four Roses. Even though Four Roses was one of the top-selling Bourbons in the U.S. during the 30s, 40s, and 50s, Seagram decided to discontinue the sale of Four Roses’ Kentucky Straight Bourbon in the United States. Four Roses was moved to the rapidly growing European and Asian markets, where it quickly became, and still is, a top-selling Bourbon in both Europe and Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shrink-0 flex-grow basis-full p-5 lg:p-10\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col justify-between gap-14 md:flex-row md:gap-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"basis-1\/2 p-2 px-0 sm:p-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-text-body mt-5 sm:mt-7\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA young man named Jim Rutledge, who would later become one of the world’s most legendary Master Distillers, joined Seagram in the Louisville Plant’s Research and Development Department. In 1975, he was transferred to Corporate Headquarters in New York until 1992, when Jim asked to return home to Kentucky to help with the Four Roses brand. In 1995, he replaced Ova Haney as the Master Distiller. For the next several years, Jim worked tirelessly to return the Four Roses brand back to the States – a dream that would become a reality in the hands of a new owner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDomestic revival came in 2002, when the Kirin Brewery Company purchased Four Roses brand, naming the business Four Roses Distillery LLC. Once again, Four Roses proved its popularity in the U.S. and is now a loved and top selling bourbon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shrink-0 flex-grow basis-full p-5 lg:p-10\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col justify-between gap-14 md:flex-row md:gap-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"basis-1\/2 p-2 px-0 sm:p-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-text-body mt-5 sm:mt-7\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIcon and legend, Al Young was named Four Roses Brand Ambassador after 40 years in various roles, including distillery manager. Al’s particular knack for storytelling, history, and connecting with consumers helped the brand build the recognition and reputation that Four Roses enjoys today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shrink-0 flex-grow basis-full p-5 lg:p-10\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col justify-between gap-14 md:flex-row md:gap-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"basis-1\/2 p-2 px-0 sm:p-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-text-body mt-5 sm:mt-7\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAugust 2015, Jim Rutledge retired as Master Distiller and Brent Elliott, who had worked alongside Jim for 10 years, became the company’s new Master Distiller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shrink-0 flex-grow basis-full p-5 lg:p-10\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col justify-between gap-14 md:flex-row md:gap-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"basis-1\/2 p-2 px-0 sm:p-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ca-text-body mt-5 sm:mt-7\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrent Master Distiller, Brent Elliott, was named Master Distiller\/Blender of the year at the Whisky Magazine’s Icons of Whisky America award ceremony. 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Creating a bourbon that’s always aged to taste, not time. A bourbon without the bite, that’s always smooth. Aging our whisky for over a decade wasn’t something we ever did. Not because we didn’t believe in it, but because we hadn’t found our way of doing it. In many ways, Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged defines an older whisky, that’s distinctly Maker’s. One rooted in challenging convention, asking \"what if\" and building on a taste vision that’s generations in the making. By embracing both the maturation impact of our traditional warehouse and the unique maturation impact of our Limestone Cellar, we’ve created an expression that's richer and complex, without the bitterness. The 2025 release is a blend of 11-, 13- and 14-year-old Maker’s Mark, delivering a fruitier, deeper and darker bourbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2023, Maker’s Mark surprised bourbon enthusiasts by releasing its first age-stated bourbon whiskey, Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged. Unlike other whiskeys — which are usually aged in warehouses — the Cellar Aged bottlings spend around half of their maturation cycle aging in Maker’s Mark’s limestone cellar. Now, the Cellar Aged series is returning this September with Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged 2025, a blend of 11-, 13-, and 14-year-old whiskeys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCellar aging is extremely rare for American whiskey, but Maker’s Mark has never approached barrel maturation in the same way as its contemporaries. The Loretto, Kentucky–based distillery is one of only a few producers that undertakes the labour-intensive process of rotating barrels, which calls for swapping barrels from the highest and lowest parts of a warehouse once during each barrel’s lifetime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaker’s Mark ages to taste, and until 2023, none of its bottled bourbons had an age statement. Barrels are typically pulled from the warehouse for bottling between six and eight years of age, when the whiskey has picked up just the right amount of barrel influence to be blended into one of the distillery’s expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Aged to taste, for us, means a full spectrum of flavour from the oak, but in harmony with the grain and yeast,” says Dr. Blake Layfield, master distiller and head of innovation and blending at Maker’s Mark. The team at Maker’s Mark often underscores the vision that founder Bill Samuels Sr. had for its spirits’ taste. This ideal flavour profile is described by Bill Sr.’s grandson and eighth-generation distiller Rob Samuels as a “rich, creamy, balanced, and full-flavored bourbon.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Maker’s Mark built its limestone cellar in 2016, the distillery created an environment that gave it unprecedented control over the barrel maturation process, allowing it to continue aging bourbon without acquiring the oaky, tannic notes often associated with a heavily aged whiskey — the very qualities the distillery has spent more than 70 years trying to avoid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Cellar Aged was not a guaranteed thing,” explains Beth Buckner, lead blender and senior manager of innovation and blending at the brand. “It came out of the question of whether or not we could make an older Maker’s Mark that held true to the founder’s vision.” The resulting Cellar Aged series was a success, showcasing a deeper, richer, and more complex expression of Maker’s Mark’s wheated whiskey without astringency or bitterness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new 2025 Cellar Aged expression continues to expand on how far Maker’s Mark can push the boundaries of Bill Samuels’ vision. Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged 2025 is a blend of 74% 11-year-old, 10% 13-year-old, and 16% 14-year-old bourbons, bottled at 56.45% ABV (112.9 proof). The whiskey is rich and balanced — it drinks more easily than its proof might suggest — and settles into a refined finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNose: Vibrant with notes of dark brown sugar, caramelized oak, and baked apple\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalate: Robust with a balance of creamy fudge, toasted almond, and ripe dark cherry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish: Viscous with butterscotch, orange zest, and soft baking spice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-desc__cta\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Maker's Mark \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaylor William \"Bill\" Samuels Snr started out in the whiskey industry at his family's T.W. Samuels distillery in the 1930s. When his father, Lesley Samuels, died in 1936, Bill inherited the running of the place, which he did so until 1942 when he sold it and its brands to Country Distillers Products. Bill has initially intended to retire to his farm, but the allure of creating a new bourbon proved too much, and he set about canvassing help in producing the recipe for the smoothers tasting whiskey that he has campaigned for and failed to get the family to distil over a decade prior. Among those who he reached out to were Hap Motlow of Jack Daniel's, Ed Shapira of Heaven Hill, and the legendary Julian 'Pappy' Van Winkle I. Pappy's wheated Old Weller and Old Fitzgerald bourbon were exactly the profile that Samuels was after, and with Van Winkle's help, he debuted finessed his own wheat mashbill, and bought land in Loretto, Kentucky in 1953. He filled his first barrels the following year, and in the years that preceded his first bottlings, Bill's wife Margie created the Maker's Mark brand based on her collections of fine English pewter stamps. The first bottle of Maker's Mark was bottled on 8th May 1958, and was hand-dipped with red wax, as all bottles still are to this day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e56.45% ABV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75cl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Maker's Mark","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55660470370629,"sku":"MAKMCA25","price":249.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/9495\/8661\/files\/Maker_sMark12YearCellarAged2025EditionLimitedReleaseKentuckyStraightBourbonWhiskey_2024_75cl1.jpg?v=1757988812"},{"product_id":"old-117-series-1910-bottled-in-bond-rye-batch-001-distillery-exclusive-kentucky-straight-rye-whiskey-2025-37-5cl","title":"Old 117 Series 1910 Bottled-In-Bond Rye Batch 001 Distillery Exclusive Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey (2025) 37.5cl","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOld 117 Series 1910 Bottled-In-Bond Rye Batch 001 Distillery Exclusive Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey (2025) 37.5cl\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA distillery Exclusive rye whiskey from Old Forester that has been aged a little more to obtain a little more maturation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLaunched in 2021, the Old Forester The 117 Series has been used as a way to showcase experimental whiskeys by the company, and their latest release is no exception. Old Forester The 117 Series: Bottled in Bond Rye marks the first time that Old Forester has released a bottled in bond rye. While the bottle displays no age statement, the company states that it was distilled to reflect “the unique flavor of the unusually cool and wet Spring of 2015.” Assuming that the whiskey was aging the entire time right before being bottled, this would place its age around the 9-10 year mark.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-headers\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reviewheader\"\u003eNOSE:  Brown sugar | Ripe honeydew melon | Aged oak | Light lemon zest | Syrup-soaked banana\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-headers\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reviewheader\"\u003ePALATE: Rye spice | Leather | Oak | Green peppercorn spice | Touch of lemon cake | Spiced molasses\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-headers\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reviewheader\"\u003eFINISH: Rye spice | Brown sugar | Aged oak | Short\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reviewheader\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Old Forester\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld Forester is a brand of Kentucky straight bourbon whisky produced by the Brown–Forman Corporation. It has been on the market continuously for longer than any other bourbon (approximately 150 years as of 2020), and was the first bourbon sold exclusively in sealed bottles. It was first bottled and marketed in 1870 by the former pharmaceutical salesman turned bourbon-merchant George Garvin Brown – the founder of the Brown–Forman Corporation (whose descendants still manage the company). During the Prohibition period from 1920 to 1933, Brown–Forman received one of only six licenses authorizing lawful production (for medicinal purposes).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld Forester is produced under the supervision of Master Distiller Chris Morris (as of 2006)at the Brown–Forman distillery in Shively, Kentucky, (which is located directly adjacent to the pre-merger southwest boundary of Louisville) and at Old Forester Distilling Co. (located in Downtown Louisville on historic Whisky Row in the original building used from 1882 to 1919) using a mash bill of 72% corn (maize), 18% rye, and 10% malted barley[2] (the same mash bill used for Woodford Reserve). Its mash bill has been described as \"pretty standard\"[2] and \"richer in rye than most bourbons\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the product was introduced in 1870, bottles of Old Forester were sealed as a way to guard against adulteration and substitution of the contents, and were initially sold in pharmacies as a medicinal product. The innovation introduced with Old Forester was not that it was available in such bottles, but that it was the first bourbon to be exclusively available in this fashion – providing a greater level of assurance of quality for that brand relative to other products in the market. This innovation was enabled and further fuelled by emerging advances in the mass production of glass bottles, such as those soon to be developed by Michael Owens. The sealed bottle approach was popular with doctors and with the pharmacists that sold the product, and their approval was touted in advertisements of the product to the general public.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally, the product name was spelled \"Old Forrester\", with a double \"r\". The product is reported to have been named after a physician Dr. William Forrester who endorsed its consumption, and the renaming is conjectured to have been a way to avoid direct reference to the physician's name. Originally formed by George Garvin Brown and his half-brother John Thompson Street Brown (J.T.S. Brown, who would also later figure into the history of the Four Roses Distillery and inspire the naming of a brand of bourbon produced by Heaven Hill Distilleries), the company that produces the product was originally registered as J. T. S. Brown \u0026amp; Bro., and became Brown–Forman in 1902 after several partnerships and name changes involving partners James Thompson (who was also involved in the Glenmore Distillery Company and created the Old Thompson brand), Henry Chambers, and George Forman. George Garvin Brown became sole owner by 1902, and although Brown–Forman is now a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange, the Brown family still controls more than 70% of the voting shares (as of 2010).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo produce his Old Forester product, Brown would initially purchase whiskies from distillers such as John McDougal Atherton and Ben Mattingly, and blend them together. In 1902, he then purchased Mattingly's distillery in the town of Saint Mary in Marion County, Kentucky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUntil Prohibition in the United States began in 1920, Old Forester was the leading brand produced by Brown's company. The company was granted one of the few government licenses to produce medical whiskey, at which time the product became a straight bourbon at 100 proof (previously it had been a blended product). Since then, other brands were acquired by the company, such as Early Times (purchased in 1923, which became America's best-selling bourbon and maintained high sales for 30 years), and Jack Daniel's (purchased in 1956 and as of 2007 the best-selling whiskey of any kind in the world), have become its leading products. Every year since 2002, Old Forester releases a Birthday Bourbon expression, made available exclusively through a national sweepstakes. The winners are chosen on September 2, to commemorate the day of Brown's birth. In August 2016, Old Forester announced the release of its 115-proof \"1920 Prohibition Style Bourbon\". 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Originally a travel retail exclusive, this Whisky Maker`s Edition of Macallan`s ever-popular Speyside single malt was produced in partnership with acclaimed British photographer Nick Veasey.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"border-b border-gray-300 pb-2 last-of-type:border-none last-of-type:pb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-semibold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spicy and sweet, some marmalade, cocoa and orange rind, chocolate, coffee beans and cinnamon spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"border-b border-gray-300 pb-2 last-of-type:border-none last-of-type:pb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-semibold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate: \u003c\/strong\u003eThick and luscious, big on juicy ripe fruits, date cake, cedar, Sherried peels and fudge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"border-b border-gray-300 pb-2 last-of-type:border-none last-of-type:pb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-semibold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish: \u003c\/strong\u003eLong and spiced, Jaffa cakes...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Macallan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMacallan is an excellent example of the significance of size on whisky character. It is a large producer certainly, but its spirit stills are small (3,900 litres). This is a major contributing factor to the rich and oily nature of its new make.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven with an extremely tight (ie small) cut there is little time for copper to do its lightening job on spirit vapour in tiny stills the lyne arms of which are so acutely angled. The opposite applies to maturation, however, where the balance between large and small is more fully revealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat heavy new make then goes into large, predominantly 500-litre ex-Sherry casks (made of both European and American oak). A large surface-to-volume ratio means that maturation will take longer – Macallan, it is widely agreed, hits its stride fully in its mid-teens. A heavy new make will also require longer in cask to lose any vestigial sulphurous notes. The nature of the extractives in the European oak (higher levels of tannin, powerful clove and resinous aromas) also needs a heavy spirit to achieve balance. American oak, on the other hand, adds and enhances sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo colour adjustment takes place at Macallan, meaning that each vatting needs to not only replicate the previous one in terms of aroma and taste, but must hit the same hue, despite every cask having a different tint. It is this understanding of the way in which colour is an indication of character which was behind whisky-maker Bob Dalgarno’s creation of the ‘1824 Range’ in 2013.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the original farm distilleries of Speyside, Macallan became legal in 1824 when Alexander Reid obtained (or was persuaded to obtain) one of the new licences issued after the passing of the 1823 Excise Act. In 1868, James Stuart took the lease and rebuilt the plant. His ownership ended in 1892, when he sold Macallan to one of the giants of Victorian distilling, Roderick Kemp, who had previously owned Talisker. Kemp’s descendants – in particular the Shiach family – retained ownership until the 1996 takeover by Highland Distillers (now Edrington).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant has continually been expanded from its original wooden shed with two stills. It was increased to five stills (two wash, three spirit) in 1954 and then more significantly in 1965 when a new stillhouse with seven stills was built. This process continued throughout the 1970s with the total number of stills reaching 21 by 1975.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a distillery which has become synonymous with the growth of single malt, it is worth remembering that Macallan has always been an important malt for blending. It wasn’t until the early 1980s, faced with a downturn in the market for fillings, that Macallan decided to focus more strongly on the then new single malt category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe management team of Allan Shiach, Frank Newlands, Hugh Mitcalfe and Willie Phillips oversaw a campaign which both positioned the malt as a 'first-growth whisky' it called 'the Cognac of whisky', while always retaining a somewhat bohemian and irreverent approach to advertising and promotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA firm belief in the fusion of the oily, heavy, new make style and ex-Sherry casks saw Macallan, under Edrington’s governance, become the first distillery to create so-called ‘bespoke’ casks: selecting specific trees (predominantly in northern Spain, though some American oak is specified), and then with Jerez-based cooper Tevasa specifying the length and nature of drying, type of coopering, the liquid used for seasoning (oloroso) and the duration of that process. Investment in wood has increased significantly in recent years, with a complex of massive warehouses being built on the estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn recent years, a greater emphasis has been placed on the nascent luxury whisky market with bottlings of 50- and 60-year-old Macallan in Lalique decanters, the creation of the Fine \u0026amp; Rare vintage range dating back to 1926, and the Masters of Photography series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis has not been without controversy. Its growing status as a collectable malt saw Macallan become the victim of fakers in the late 1990s. The subsequent investigation has, however, helped establish a methodology to check the authenticity of suspicious bottlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a whisky-making front, 2004 saw the introduction of Fine Oak, where American oak ex-Sherry casks and some ex-Bourbon casks were used in a mirror range to the ‘classic’ 100% ex-Sherry range. 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It is located in Miyada, a village in the Nagano Prefecture, and operated for seven years before being mothballed in 1992. Despite being relatively successful in their native market, Mars had not had the success of its competitors Nikka and Suntory on the global stage, and the struggling Japanese whisky market at the time forced the company's hand. In the subsequent years however, things began to improve, and Shinshu distillery was eventually re-opened in 2011. Mars bottles its single malt under the Komagatake brand, and have also opened a sister distillery called Tsunuki to provide for its popular blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis whisky has been aged in the stone warehouse of Mars Tsunuki distillery in Kagoshima. 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It is genuinely fantastic stuff! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn annual release from Springbank showcasing barley from different farms in the Campbeltown area. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrown on the same farm as the barley for the sherried Local Barley, Glencraigs, a sustainable family farm just outside of Campbeltown that has been around since 1904.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Springbank\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpringbank is the only distillery in Scotland to malt, distil, mature and bottle on the same site. It manages to do this while operating a highly complex distillation regime, which creates three different styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe equipment at Springbank is resolutely old-style: an old Boby mill, an open-top cast-iron mash tun, wooden washbacks made from boatskin larch; and three stills, direct fire on one of them, a worm tub on another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe malt is handled in three ways to produce three contrasting whiskies – Springbank itself is medium-peated, Longrow is heavily peated, while Hazelburn has no peat at all. Ferments are very long – in excess of 100 hours; with low-gravities which both produces a low-strength wash and high levels of esters. This fruity base is then distilled in three different ways, depending on the style being produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpringbank is partially triple-distilled. The wash still (which is direct fired) works as normal producing low wines, the strongest portion of which are directed to the spirit still charger. The remainder is redistilled in the intermediate still (which has a worm tub) and put into the feints receiver along with the heads and tails from the spirit still distillation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mix makes up 80% of the final charge, with the strong portion of low wines from the wash still making up the remaining 20%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnsurprisingly, the result is a highly complex new make that is collected at an average strength of 71-72% – lightly smoky, oily, fruity, delicately fragrant yet powerful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLongrow is heavier and smokier – the malted barley obviously playing a significant part, but so does distillation in the direct-fired wash still and second distillation in the spirit still which has the worm tub. 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The dried fruit notes—dark cherries, blackberries, and figs—balance the smokiness, providing a luscious sweetness that complements the whisky’s profile. The oak influence is evident, adding layers of vanilla, toffee, and subtle spices. The maritime character also comes through, with a slight saltiness that enhances the overall flavor, giving the whisky a refreshing and clean aspect. The complexity is extraordinary, with layers of peat, fruit, oak, and spice all melding together in perfect harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mt-2\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finish of Port Ellen 11th Release 32yo is long and satisfying, with the peat smoke gradually fading into a gentle warmth. The maritime qualities linger on, with a briny, slightly salty aftertaste that enhances the whisky’s coastal nature. The oak spice, vanilla, and caramel notes persist, leaving behind a smooth, velvety texture. The dried fruit flavors gently fade, and the whisky finishes with a delicate balance of sweetness and smoke, leaving a lasting impression of elegance and refinement. The finish is not just long, but also complex, with the different elements of the whisky unfolding slowly, creating a memorable conclusion to the dram.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Port Ellen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePort Ellen operated for over 150 years, but it wasn't until its demise that its whisky grew to become some of the most iconic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePort Ellen’s smokiness is quite different to the rest of its neighbours on Islay’s south coast, being both highly maritime in nature alongside a sharp lemon element, light tar and some oiliness in the texture. Because most of the bottlings have been matured in refill casks it is rare to find a Port Ellen with a huge amount of oak. 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Between them they started the bi-weekly steamer between the island and Glasgow which undoubtedly helped cement whisky-making as a major industry on the island. It also made Port Ellen, rather than Bowmore, the island’s main ferry terminal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe also introduced ‘improved’ agricultural practises to Islay. One reason for the island not suffering from the worst of the Clearances is down to the open and benign attitude of its then laird to his tenants. In 1869, the sales of Port Ellen were handed to W.P. Lowrie, the blender and broker who among many other things loaned James Buchanan money (and supplied stock) for the young tyro blender. By this time Campbell’s Port Ellen had already started to be exported to the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe distillery remained in the Ramsay family’s hands until 1920 when it was sold to the newly formed Port Ellen Distillery Co.. which had been formed by John Dewar and James Buchanan, who had by then bought Lowrie’s business. When these two firms became part of DCL in 1925, so ownership of Port Ellen passed into the hands of the industry giant. It closed in 1930 and remained silent – something which is often forgotten – until 1967.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1973, the old distillery buildings were dwarfed by the new drum maltings which were erected alongside, initially to supply malt for DCL’s three Islay plants, Caol Ila, Lagavulin, and Port Ellen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1980s whisky loch hit Islay hard. 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Subject to planning permission, the two sites are expected to be operational once more by 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e54.6% ABV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e70cl\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Port Ellen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55896793907525,"sku":"PE32DSR11TH2011","price":3999.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/9495\/8661\/files\/PortEllen32YearOld1979DiageoSpecialReleases10thReleaseLimitedEditionIslaySingleMaltScotchWhisky_2011_70cl.jpg?v=1760308490"},{"product_id":"port-ellen-32-year-old-1979-diageo-special-releases-11th-release-limited-edition-islay-single-malt-scotch-whisky-2011-70cl-copy","title":"Port Ellen 32 Year Old 1979 Diageo Special Releases 12th Release Limited Edition Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (2012) 70cl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 28px;\"\u003ePort Ellen 32 Year Old 1979 Diageo Special Releases 12th Release Limited Edition Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (2012) 70cl  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 of 2964 bottles produced in the annual Diageo special release series for worldwide circulation. Only 750 or so were available in the UK. Matured in \u003cspan\u003eAmerican and European Oak Casks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-main__description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full mt-6 leading-relaxed product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose max-w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 12th release of Port Ellen from the annual limited Diageo releases for 2012.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistilled in 1979 and bottled at 32 years old and bottled at 52.5% ABV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd as ever these bottles are almost impossible to obtain and their prices are continuously climbing with only 2964 bottles released.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNose: Boggy, mossy peat, tarry oil like notes, seaweed, chilli flake heat, coastal-salty nuances and damp earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalate: Seaweed on a bbq, salty notes, chilli flake infused oil, tarry coal like peat, vegetal (roasted green peppers) charred meat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish: Some sweetness and spicy citrus to the tarry seaweed, brine and oily coastal notes, peppercorns and chilli like heat on a long and impressive finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Port Ellen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePort Ellen operated for over 150 years, but it wasn't until its demise that its whisky grew to become some of the most iconic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePort Ellen’s smokiness is quite different to the rest of its neighbours on Islay’s south coast, being both highly maritime in nature alongside a sharp lemon element, light tar and some oiliness in the texture. Because most of the bottlings have been matured in refill casks it is rare to find a Port Ellen with a huge amount of oak. While this accentuates the smokiness it also lends it a somewhat austere nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the world’s love of smoky whiskies has increased so its stock has risen – not necessarily because of it having any greater qualities than its neighbours but simply because it is rare. It is fast becoming a whisky only investors can afford to buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePort Ellen was opened in 1824, later than its neighbours on Islay’s south coast. It was built by Alexander Mackay, on the site of a malt mill which had possibly been supplying the many illicit distillers on the Oa Peninsula. Mackay struggled and in 1836 the lease of the distillery was taken by the 21-year-old John Ramsay whose uncle Ebenezer was a distiller based in Clackmannanshire and related to the Steins.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRamsay was a man of his time. As well as establishing the distillery, he became the business partner of Walter Frederick Campbell who owned Islay. Between them they started the bi-weekly steamer between the island and Glasgow which undoubtedly helped cement whisky-making as a major industry on the island. It also made Port Ellen, rather than Bowmore, the island’s main ferry terminal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe also introduced ‘improved’ agricultural practises to Islay. One reason for the island not suffering from the worst of the Clearances is down to the open and benign attitude of its then laird to his tenants. In 1869, the sales of Port Ellen were handed to W.P. Lowrie, the blender and broker who among many other things loaned James Buchanan money (and supplied stock) for the young tyro blender. By this time Campbell’s Port Ellen had already started to be exported to the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe distillery remained in the Ramsay family’s hands until 1920 when it was sold to the newly formed Port Ellen Distillery Co.. which had been formed by John Dewar and James Buchanan, who had by then bought Lowrie’s business. When these two firms became part of DCL in 1925, so ownership of Port Ellen passed into the hands of the industry giant. It closed in 1930 and remained silent – something which is often forgotten – until 1967.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1973, the old distillery buildings were dwarfed by the new drum maltings which were erected alongside, initially to supply malt for DCL’s three Islay plants, Caol Ila, Lagavulin, and Port Ellen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1980s whisky loch hit Islay hard. These were the days when the received wisdom was that only a small number of intrepid drinkers would enjoy smoky single malt – indeed single malt wasn’t even being considered as an option by major distillers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlenders meanwhile only needed a small percentage of smoky malt in their whisky. The result was that distilleries either went onto short time working, or closed. With three distilleries on the island, DCL was more exposed than most and Port Ellen drew the short straw. In 1983 it closed forever. The maltings only stayed open thanks to a gentlemen’s agreement [the Concordat] between Islay’s distillers in which they all agreed to take a percentage of their malted barley from the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePort Ellen’s fame therefore only came after the distillery doors had been firmly bolted. Stocks are dwindling… and prices rising.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, in October 2017 Diageo revealed plans to reopen both Port Ellen and Brora distilleries, which also closed in 1983. Subject to planning permission, the two sites are expected to be operational once more by 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e52.5% ABV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e70cl\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Port Ellen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55900887056709,"sku":"PE32DSR12TH2012","price":4099.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/9495\/8661\/files\/PortEllen32YearOld1979DiageoSpecialReleases12thReleaseLimitedEditionIslaySingleMaltScotchWhisky_2012_70cl.jpg?v=1760365479"},{"product_id":"port-ellen-32-year-old-1979-diageo-special-releases-12th-release-limited-edition-islay-single-malt-scotch-whisky-2012-70cl-copy","title":"Port Ellen 34 Year Old 1978 Diageo Special Releases 13th Release Limited Edition Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (2013) 70cl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 28px;\"\u003ePort Ellen 34 Year Old 1978 Diageo Special Releases 13th Release Limited Edition Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (2013) 70cl  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 of 2958 bottles produced in the annual Diageo special release series for worldwide circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-main__description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full mt-6 leading-relaxed product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose max-w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cspan\u003e13th Release is a single malt whisky bottled in 2013 as part of the Diageo Special Releases series. Originating from the Port Ellen distillery, this whisky was distilled in 1978 and offers a 34-year maturation period. The release is limited to 2,958 bottles, with each bottle being part of a series that is highly regarded by collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOily-petroleum stuff in the nose, fruit like nectarines and peaches, peat in the background. Pine needles as it opens up. Enticing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalate is more closed than the nose advertised, sort of hits me as a mild vanilla and muted smoke thing, then it amps up in the long finish with more smoke, still overall restrained though.  Fruity notes in the tail end bounce back and forth with the smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruitier aspects of Port Ellen that were (supposedly) especially evident in its much younger iterations (I won't pretend to have tried many) are definitely here, and at the end of the day it's still very much in line from what we've come to expect from PE of this age and pedigree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Port Ellen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePort Ellen operated for over 150 years, but it wasn't until its demise that its whisky grew to become some of the most iconic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePort Ellen’s smokiness is quite different to the rest of its neighbours on Islay’s south coast, being both highly maritime in nature alongside a sharp lemon element, light tar and some oiliness in the texture. Because most of the bottlings have been matured in refill casks it is rare to find a Port Ellen with a huge amount of oak. While this accentuates the smokiness it also lends it a somewhat austere nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the world’s love of smoky whiskies has increased so its stock has risen – not necessarily because of it having any greater qualities than its neighbours but simply because it is rare. It is fast becoming a whisky only investors can afford to buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePort Ellen was opened in 1824, later than its neighbours on Islay’s south coast. It was built by Alexander Mackay, on the site of a malt mill which had possibly been supplying the many illicit distillers on the Oa Peninsula. Mackay struggled and in 1836 the lease of the distillery was taken by the 21-year-old John Ramsay whose uncle Ebenezer was a distiller based in Clackmannanshire and related to the Steins.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRamsay was a man of his time. As well as establishing the distillery, he became the business partner of Walter Frederick Campbell who owned Islay. Between them they started the bi-weekly steamer between the island and Glasgow which undoubtedly helped cement whisky-making as a major industry on the island. It also made Port Ellen, rather than Bowmore, the island’s main ferry terminal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe also introduced ‘improved’ agricultural practises to Islay. One reason for the island not suffering from the worst of the Clearances is down to the open and benign attitude of its then laird to his tenants. In 1869, the sales of Port Ellen were handed to W.P. Lowrie, the blender and broker who among many other things loaned James Buchanan money (and supplied stock) for the young tyro blender. By this time Campbell’s Port Ellen had already started to be exported to the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe distillery remained in the Ramsay family’s hands until 1920 when it was sold to the newly formed Port Ellen Distillery Co.. which had been formed by John Dewar and James Buchanan, who had by then bought Lowrie’s business. When these two firms became part of DCL in 1925, so ownership of Port Ellen passed into the hands of the industry giant. It closed in 1930 and remained silent – something which is often forgotten – until 1967.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1973, the old distillery buildings were dwarfed by the new drum maltings which were erected alongside, initially to supply malt for DCL’s three Islay plants, Caol Ila, Lagavulin, and Port Ellen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1980s whisky loch hit Islay hard. These were the days when the received wisdom was that only a small number of intrepid drinkers would enjoy smoky single malt – indeed single malt wasn’t even being considered as an option by major distillers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlenders meanwhile only needed a small percentage of smoky malt in their whisky. The result was that distilleries either went onto short time working, or closed. With three distilleries on the island, DCL was more exposed than most and Port Ellen drew the short straw. In 1983 it closed forever. The maltings only stayed open thanks to a gentlemen’s agreement [the Concordat] between Islay’s distillers in which they all agreed to take a percentage of their malted barley from the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePort Ellen’s fame therefore only came after the distillery doors had been firmly bolted. Stocks are dwindling… and prices rising.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, in October 2017 Diageo revealed plans to reopen both Port Ellen and Brora distilleries, which also closed in 1983. Subject to planning permission, the two sites are expected to be operational once more by 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e52.5% ABV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e70cl\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Port Ellen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55920116236613,"sku":null,"price":3899.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/9495\/8661\/files\/PortEllen34YearOld1978DiageoSpecialReleases13thReleaseLimitedEditionIslaySingleMaltScotchWhisky_2013_70cl_810f722a-d9b7-4e31-8997-39f4f763a8cf.jpg?v=1760368959"},{"product_id":"port-ellen-35-year-old-1978-diageo-special-releases-14th-release-limited-edition-islay-single-malt-scotch-whisky-2014-70cl","title":"Port Ellen 35 Year Old 1978 Diageo Special Releases 14th Release Limited Edition Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (2014) 70cl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 28px;\"\u003ePort Ellen 35 Year Old 1978 Diageo Special Releases 14th Release Limited Edition Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (2014) 70cl  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 of 2964 bottles produced in the annual Diageo special release series for worldwide circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-main__description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full mt-6 leading-relaxed product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose max-w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item\"\u003eThe Port Ellen 14th Annual Release, aged 35 years and bottled in 2014, is a rare masterpiece from this iconic closed Islay distillery. With maritime notes, gentle peat smoke, honeyed barley, and hints of lemon zest, its nose is complex and inviting. The palate offers smoky embers, salted caramel, and dried fruits, balanced by earthy peat and spice. The finish is long, with smoky sweetness and coastal salinity—a timeless tribute to Port Ellen’s legacy. Released in 2014 and limited 2,964 bottles.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDeep gold, polished brass. Initially peppery and malty; second pass reveals a peat-driven aspect with a fine-tuned balance between freshness and smoke; think dried citrus peel and tobacco plus hints of iodine. Later inhalations seem to deepen and enrich with the accent towards fruit cake before vanilla malt comes to the fore and the peat retreats. Delicious, salivating, fruity-yet-dry delivery includes choc-fudge laced peat, hemp, salt and pepper followed by lanolin, salt and juicy fruitiness to finish. Outstanding balance and length. Concludes as it began, maintaining the malt, oak and smoke in a controlled tension\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Port Ellen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePort Ellen operated for over 150 years, but it wasn't until its demise that its whisky grew to become some of the most iconic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePort Ellen’s smokiness is quite different to the rest of its neighbours on Islay’s south coast, being both highly maritime in nature alongside a sharp lemon element, light tar and some oiliness in the texture. Because most of the bottlings have been matured in refill casks it is rare to find a Port Ellen with a huge amount of oak. While this accentuates the smokiness it also lends it a somewhat austere nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the world’s love of smoky whiskies has increased so its stock has risen – not necessarily because of it having any greater qualities than its neighbours but simply because it is rare. It is fast becoming a whisky only investors can afford to buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePort Ellen was opened in 1824, later than its neighbours on Islay’s south coast. It was built by Alexander Mackay, on the site of a malt mill which had possibly been supplying the many illicit distillers on the Oa Peninsula. Mackay struggled and in 1836 the lease of the distillery was taken by the 21-year-old John Ramsay whose uncle Ebenezer was a distiller based in Clackmannanshire and related to the Steins.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRamsay was a man of his time. As well as establishing the distillery, he became the business partner of Walter Frederick Campbell who owned Islay. Between them they started the bi-weekly steamer between the island and Glasgow which undoubtedly helped cement whisky-making as a major industry on the island. It also made Port Ellen, rather than Bowmore, the island’s main ferry terminal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe also introduced ‘improved’ agricultural practises to Islay. One reason for the island not suffering from the worst of the Clearances is down to the open and benign attitude of its then laird to his tenants. In 1869, the sales of Port Ellen were handed to W.P. Lowrie, the blender and broker who among many other things loaned James Buchanan money (and supplied stock) for the young tyro blender. By this time Campbell’s Port Ellen had already started to be exported to the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe distillery remained in the Ramsay family’s hands until 1920 when it was sold to the newly formed Port Ellen Distillery Co.. which had been formed by John Dewar and James Buchanan, who had by then bought Lowrie’s business. When these two firms became part of DCL in 1925, so ownership of Port Ellen passed into the hands of the industry giant. It closed in 1930 and remained silent – something which is often forgotten – until 1967.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1973, the old distillery buildings were dwarfed by the new drum maltings which were erected alongside, initially to supply malt for DCL’s three Islay plants, Caol Ila, Lagavulin, and Port Ellen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1980s whisky loch hit Islay hard. These were the days when the received wisdom was that only a small number of intrepid drinkers would enjoy smoky single malt – indeed single malt wasn’t even being considered as an option by major distillers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlenders meanwhile only needed a small percentage of smoky malt in their whisky. The result was that distilleries either went onto short time working, or closed. With three distilleries on the island, DCL was more exposed than most and Port Ellen drew the short straw. In 1983 it closed forever. The maltings only stayed open thanks to a gentlemen’s agreement [the Concordat] between Islay’s distillers in which they all agreed to take a percentage of their malted barley from the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePort Ellen’s fame therefore only came after the distillery doors had been firmly bolted. Stocks are dwindling… and prices rising.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, in October 2017 Diageo revealed plans to reopen both Port Ellen and Brora distilleries, which also closed in 1983. Subject to planning permission, the two sites are expected to be operational once more by 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e52.5% ABV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e70cl\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Port Ellen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55920457417029,"sku":"PE35DSR14TH2014","price":4099.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/9495\/8661\/files\/PortEllen35YearOld1978DiageoSpecialReleases14thReleaseLimitedEditionIslaySingleMaltScotchWhisky_2014_70cl.jpg?v=1760374931"},{"product_id":"port-ellen-35-year-old-1978-diageo-special-releases-14th-release-limited-edition-islay-single-malt-scotch-whisky-2014-70cl-copy","title":"Port Ellen 32 Year Old 1983 Diageo Special Releases 15th Release Limited Edition Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (2015) 70cl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 28px;\"\u003ePort Ellen 32 Year Old 1983 Diageo Special Releases 15th Release Limited Edition Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (2015) 70cl  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 of 2964 bottles produced in the annual Diageo special release series for worldwide circulation matured in Bourbon Oak Casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-main__description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full mt-6 leading-relaxed product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose max-w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full mt-6 leading-relaxed product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose max-w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the finest and most complex of all the Special Diageo releases of this silent distillery. A big, dark, tarry and savoury peated BBQ of an Islay malt with an intensity and elegance.  Stocks from this iconic silent distillery will eventually be exhausted, so buy it while you can.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-6bd84d9-2 dXwRTf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"sc-6bd84d9-3 fvmVtK\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eNose\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eInstant, intense, and very complex. Very fruity at first with notes of red apple or wine pears. A rich caramel note develops over a waxy mineral base reminiscent of a beach (warm sand, sea air, seaweed, campfire ash) as the attack intensifies. Then, the sweet scent of brown sugar contrasts with minty accents with distant, clean, and fresh notes of dried orange and fruitcake, quickly joined by caramel, honey, and ripe autumn fruits, accompanied by woody scents from old sherry casks. A splash of water gives it a honey color and coats the caramel notes with wood smoke to give a slight spiciness, reminiscent of malt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-6bd84d9-2 dXwRTf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"sc-6bd84d9-3 fvmVtK\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003ePalate\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSweet, tangy, and dry with a great blend of wood ash, burnt jam tarts, treacle, and caramelized oranges. The smoky aroma continues to unfold with a bouquet of spices and herbs including cloves. Adding a splash of water refreshes and softens the liquid without altering the well-balanced flavors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-6bd84d9-2 dXwRTf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"sc-6bd84d9-3 fvmVtK\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eFinish\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLong, fresh, and complex: both dry and coated. Instantly appetizing with notes of caramelized apple, toast, lemon zest, ripe red apples, and burnt plum tart. The finish is deeply herbaceous and marked by wood smoke that softens with water: becoming minty, the notes are then those of barley sugar, and aromas of honey cover those of burnt toast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Port Ellen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePort Ellen operated for over 150 years, but it wasn't until its demise that its whisky grew to become some of the most iconic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePort Ellen’s smokiness is quite different to the rest of its neighbours on Islay’s south coast, being both highly maritime in nature alongside a sharp lemon element, light tar and some oiliness in the texture. Because most of the bottlings have been matured in refill casks it is rare to find a Port Ellen with a huge amount of oak. While this accentuates the smokiness it also lends it a somewhat austere nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the world’s love of smoky whiskies has increased so its stock has risen – not necessarily because of it having any greater qualities than its neighbours but simply because it is rare. It is fast becoming a whisky only investors can afford to buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePort Ellen was opened in 1824, later than its neighbours on Islay’s south coast. It was built by Alexander Mackay, on the site of a malt mill which had possibly been supplying the many illicit distillers on the Oa Peninsula. Mackay struggled and in 1836 the lease of the distillery was taken by the 21-year-old John Ramsay whose uncle Ebenezer was a distiller based in Clackmannanshire and related to the Steins.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRamsay was a man of his time. As well as establishing the distillery, he became the business partner of Walter Frederick Campbell who owned Islay. Between them they started the bi-weekly steamer between the island and Glasgow which undoubtedly helped cement whisky-making as a major industry on the island. It also made Port Ellen, rather than Bowmore, the island’s main ferry terminal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe also introduced ‘improved’ agricultural practises to Islay. One reason for the island not suffering from the worst of the Clearances is down to the open and benign attitude of its then laird to his tenants. In 1869, the sales of Port Ellen were handed to W.P. Lowrie, the blender and broker who among many other things loaned James Buchanan money (and supplied stock) for the young tyro blender. By this time Campbell’s Port Ellen had already started to be exported to the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe distillery remained in the Ramsay family’s hands until 1920 when it was sold to the newly formed Port Ellen Distillery Co.. which had been formed by John Dewar and James Buchanan, who had by then bought Lowrie’s business. When these two firms became part of DCL in 1925, so ownership of Port Ellen passed into the hands of the industry giant. It closed in 1930 and remained silent – something which is often forgotten – until 1967.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1973, the old distillery buildings were dwarfed by the new drum maltings which were erected alongside, initially to supply malt for DCL’s three Islay plants, Caol Ila, Lagavulin, and Port Ellen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1980s whisky loch hit Islay hard. These were the days when the received wisdom was that only a small number of intrepid drinkers would enjoy smoky single malt – indeed single malt wasn’t even being considered as an option by major distillers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlenders meanwhile only needed a small percentage of smoky malt in their whisky. The result was that distilleries either went onto short time working, or closed. With three distilleries on the island, DCL was more exposed than most and Port Ellen drew the short straw. In 1983 it closed forever. The maltings only stayed open thanks to a gentlemen’s agreement [the Concordat] between Islay’s distillers in which they all agreed to take a percentage of their malted barley from the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePort Ellen’s fame therefore only came after the distillery doors had been firmly bolted. Stocks are dwindling… and prices rising.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, in October 2017 Diageo revealed plans to reopen both Port Ellen and Brora distilleries, which also closed in 1983. Subject to planning permission, the two sites are expected to be operational once more by 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e53.9% ABV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e70cl\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Port Ellen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55921806147909,"sku":"PE32DSR15TH2015","price":3399.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/9495\/8661\/files\/PortEllen32YearOld1983DiageoSpecialReleases15thReleaseLimitedEditionIslaySingleMaltScotchWhisky_2015_70cl.jpg?v=1760376177"},{"product_id":"port-ellen-32-year-old-1983-diageo-special-releases-15th-release-limited-edition-islay-single-malt-scotch-whisky-2015-70cl-copy","title":"Port Ellen 37 Year Old 1978 Diageo Special Releases 16th Release Limited Edition Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (2016) 70cl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 28px;\"\u003ePort Ellen 37 Year Old 1978 Diageo Special Releases 16th Release Limited Edition Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (2016) 70cl  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 of 2940 bottles produced in the annual Diageo special release series for worldwide circulation matured in Bourbon Oak Casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-main__description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full mt-6 leading-relaxed product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose max-w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full mt-6 leading-relaxed product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose max-w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the finest, oldest and most complex of all the Special Diageo releases of this silent distillery. A big, dark, tarry and savoury peated BBQ of an Islay malt with an intensity and elegance.  Stocks from this iconic silent distillery will eventually be exhausted, so buy it while you can.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-6bd84d9-2 dXwRTf\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e starts earthy and coastal, on fishing nets, damp canvas, a bit of shoe polish. Lots of leathery notes as well. Waxed papers. Thinking about it, these notes are very similar to the Brora. Or to a Banff for instance, or other idiosyncratic old-style malts. Only this has a bigger sooty layer. Over time it becomes rounder, but not much, with some unripe pineapple and verbena. And after a lot of time also a buttery, creamy vanilla touch. Overall though one of the sharper years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e confirmation of the sharpness. Saltwater, liquorice, lots of ashes and earthy notes. Camphor. Still a touch of mint and vanilla sweetness but very shy. Light pepper. A hint of mustard cress.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e long, with earth and peat, as well as verbena and the bitter-sweetness of burnt sugar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Port Ellen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePort Ellen operated for over 150 years, but it wasn't until its demise that its whisky grew to become some of the most iconic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePort Ellen’s smokiness is quite different to the rest of its neighbours on Islay’s south coast, being both highly maritime in nature alongside a sharp lemon element, light tar and some oiliness in the texture. Because most of the bottlings have been matured in refill casks it is rare to find a Port Ellen with a huge amount of oak. While this accentuates the smokiness it also lends it a somewhat austere nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the world’s love of smoky whiskies has increased so its stock has risen – not necessarily because of it having any greater qualities than its neighbours but simply because it is rare. It is fast becoming a whisky only investors can afford to buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePort Ellen was opened in 1824, later than its neighbours on Islay’s south coast. It was built by Alexander Mackay, on the site of a malt mill which had possibly been supplying the many illicit distillers on the Oa Peninsula. Mackay struggled and in 1836 the lease of the distillery was taken by the 21-year-old John Ramsay whose uncle Ebenezer was a distiller based in Clackmannanshire and related to the Steins.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRamsay was a man of his time. As well as establishing the distillery, he became the business partner of Walter Frederick Campbell who owned Islay. Between them they started the bi-weekly steamer between the island and Glasgow which undoubtedly helped cement whisky-making as a major industry on the island. It also made Port Ellen, rather than Bowmore, the island’s main ferry terminal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe also introduced ‘improved’ agricultural practises to Islay. One reason for the island not suffering from the worst of the Clearances is down to the open and benign attitude of its then laird to his tenants. In 1869, the sales of Port Ellen were handed to W.P. Lowrie, the blender and broker who among many other things loaned James Buchanan money (and supplied stock) for the young tyro blender. By this time Campbell’s Port Ellen had already started to be exported to the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe distillery remained in the Ramsay family’s hands until 1920 when it was sold to the newly formed Port Ellen Distillery Co.. which had been formed by John Dewar and James Buchanan, who had by then bought Lowrie’s business. When these two firms became part of DCL in 1925, so ownership of Port Ellen passed into the hands of the industry giant. It closed in 1930 and remained silent – something which is often forgotten – until 1967.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1973, the old distillery buildings were dwarfed by the new drum maltings which were erected alongside, initially to supply malt for DCL’s three Islay plants, Caol Ila, Lagavulin, and Port Ellen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1980s whisky loch hit Islay hard. These were the days when the received wisdom was that only a small number of intrepid drinkers would enjoy smoky single malt – indeed single malt wasn’t even being considered as an option by major distillers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlenders meanwhile only needed a small percentage of smoky malt in their whisky. The result was that distilleries either went onto short time working, or closed. With three distilleries on the island, DCL was more exposed than most and Port Ellen drew the short straw. In 1983 it closed forever. The maltings only stayed open thanks to a gentlemen’s agreement [the Concordat] between Islay’s distillers in which they all agreed to take a percentage of their malted barley from the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePort Ellen’s fame therefore only came after the distillery doors had been firmly bolted. Stocks are dwindling… and prices rising.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, in October 2017 Diageo revealed plans to reopen both Port Ellen and Brora distilleries, which also closed in 1983. Subject to planning permission, the two sites are expected to be operational once more by 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e55.2% ABV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e70cl\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Port Ellen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55921850712389,"sku":"PE37DSR16TH2016","price":3599.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/9495\/8661\/files\/PortEllen37YearOld1978DiageoSpecialReleases16thReleaseLimitedEditionIslaySingleMaltScotchWhisky_2016_70cl.jpg?v=1760382847"},{"product_id":"port-ellen-37-year-old-1978-diageo-special-releases-16th-release-limited-edition-islay-single-malt-scotch-whisky-2016-70cl-copy","title":"Port Ellen 37 Year Old 1979 Diageo Special Releases 17th Release Limited Edition Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (2017) 70cl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 28px;\"\u003ePort Ellen 37 Year Old 1979 Diageo Special Releases 17th Release Limited Edition Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (2017) 70cl  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 of 2988 bottles produced in the annual Diageo special release series for worldwide circulation matured in \u003cspan\u003eAmerican \u0026amp; European Oaks Casks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-main__description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full mt-6 leading-relaxed product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose max-w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full mt-6 leading-relaxed product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose max-w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 17th release of Port Ellen is another excellent dram, this time offering light, sweet fruit notes gradually evolving into earthier, oakier, smokier characteristics that leave you in no doubt of its elegance and complexity. Due to the limited number of casks left there’s always the danger that each release of Port Ellen will be the last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"my-4 text-lg source-serif\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"leading-6\" id=\"reviewNose\"\u003eAttractive yet unusual. Sandalwood smoke, resinous, with citrus, syrup and ginger. Apricots, sultanas, mango, pine, before dried tea and honey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"my-4 text-lg source-serif\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"leading-6\" id=\"reviewPalate\"\u003eSlightly unbalanced – ashy smoke, a nice maltiness, with fudge, caramel, bitter coffee. Woody, too, with hints of dried fruits. It’s effective and pleasant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"my-4 text-lg source-serif\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"leading-6\" id=\"reviewFinish\"\u003eLong, warming, with the ginger, sandalwood and cloves not quite meshing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"my-4 text-lg source-serif\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"leading-6\" id=\"reviewComment\"\u003eA ton of character, charm and individuality - which is rare these days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Port Ellen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePort Ellen operated for over 150 years, but it wasn't until its demise that its whisky grew to become some of the most iconic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePort Ellen’s smokiness is quite different to the rest of its neighbours on Islay’s south coast, being both highly maritime in nature alongside a sharp lemon element, light tar and some oiliness in the texture. Because most of the bottlings have been matured in refill casks it is rare to find a Port Ellen with a huge amount of oak. While this accentuates the smokiness it also lends it a somewhat austere nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the world’s love of smoky whiskies has increased so its stock has risen – not necessarily because of it having any greater qualities than its neighbours but simply because it is rare. It is fast becoming a whisky only investors can afford to buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePort Ellen was opened in 1824, later than its neighbours on Islay’s south coast. It was built by Alexander Mackay, on the site of a malt mill which had possibly been supplying the many illicit distillers on the Oa Peninsula. Mackay struggled and in 1836 the lease of the distillery was taken by the 21-year-old John Ramsay whose uncle Ebenezer was a distiller based in Clackmannanshire and related to the Steins.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRamsay was a man of his time. As well as establishing the distillery, he became the business partner of Walter Frederick Campbell who owned Islay. Between them they started the bi-weekly steamer between the island and Glasgow which undoubtedly helped cement whisky-making as a major industry on the island. It also made Port Ellen, rather than Bowmore, the island’s main ferry terminal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe also introduced ‘improved’ agricultural practises to Islay. One reason for the island not suffering from the worst of the Clearances is down to the open and benign attitude of its then laird to his tenants. In 1869, the sales of Port Ellen were handed to W.P. Lowrie, the blender and broker who among many other things loaned James Buchanan money (and supplied stock) for the young tyro blender. By this time Campbell’s Port Ellen had already started to be exported to the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe distillery remained in the Ramsay family’s hands until 1920 when it was sold to the newly formed Port Ellen Distillery Co.. which had been formed by John Dewar and James Buchanan, who had by then bought Lowrie’s business. When these two firms became part of DCL in 1925, so ownership of Port Ellen passed into the hands of the industry giant. It closed in 1930 and remained silent – something which is often forgotten – until 1967.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1973, the old distillery buildings were dwarfed by the new drum maltings which were erected alongside, initially to supply malt for DCL’s three Islay plants, Caol Ila, Lagavulin, and Port Ellen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1980s whisky loch hit Islay hard. These were the days when the received wisdom was that only a small number of intrepid drinkers would enjoy smoky single malt – indeed single malt wasn’t even being considered as an option by major distillers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlenders meanwhile only needed a small percentage of smoky malt in their whisky. The result was that distilleries either went onto short time working, or closed. With three distilleries on the island, DCL was more exposed than most and Port Ellen drew the short straw. In 1983 it closed forever. The maltings only stayed open thanks to a gentlemen’s agreement [the Concordat] between Islay’s distillers in which they all agreed to take a percentage of their malted barley from the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePort Ellen’s fame therefore only came after the distillery doors had been firmly bolted. Stocks are dwindling… and prices rising.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, in October 2017 Diageo revealed plans to reopen both Port Ellen and Brora distilleries, which also closed in 1983. Subject to planning permission, the two sites are expected to be operational once more by 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe full list of releases\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1st Release\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- 1979 22 Year Old, 2001 Release, 56.2% ABV \/ 70cl, 3526 \/ 6000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2nd Release\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- 1978 24 Year Old, 2002 Release, 59.35% ABV \/ 70cl, 4048 \/ 12000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3rd Release\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- 1979 24 Year Old, 2003 Release, 57.3% ABV \/ 70cl, 2381 \/ 9000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4th Release\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- 1978 25 Year Old, 2004 Release, 56.2% ABV \/ 70cl, 18 \/ 5100\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5th Release\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- 1979 25 Year Old, 2005 Release, 57.4% ABV \/ 70cl, 339 \/ 5280\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6th Release\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- 1978 27 Year Old, 2006 Release, 54.2% ABV \/ 70cl, 2903 \/ 4560\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7th Release\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- 1979 28 Year Old, 2007 Release, 53.8% ABV \/ 70cl, 4099 \/ 5274\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8th Release\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- 1978 29 Year Old, 2008 Release, 55.3% ABV \/ 70cl, 5705 \/ 6618\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9th Release\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- 1979 30 Year Old, 2009 Release, 57.7% ABV \/ 70cl, 4507 \/ 5916\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10th Release\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e- 1978 31 Year Old, 2010 Release, 54.6% ABV \/ 70cl, 1410 \/ 3000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11th Release\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- 1979 32 Year Old, 2011 Release, 53.9% ABV \/ 70cl, 2654 \/ 2988\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12th Release\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- 1979 32 Year Old, 2012 Release, 52.5% ABV \/ 70cl, 478 \/ 2964\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e13th Release\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- 1978 34 Year Old, 2013 Release, 55% ABV \/ 75cl, 370 \/ 2958\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e14th Release\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- 1978 35 Year Old, 2014 Release, 56.5% ABV \/ 70cl, 1744 \/ 2964\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15th Release\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- 1983 32 Year Old, 2015 Release, 53.9% ABV \/ 70cl, 142 \/ 2964\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16th 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Scotch Whisky (2024) 70cl","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAultmore 25 Year Old Spirits of Speyside 2024 Exceptional Cask Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (2024) 70cl\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 of 174 bottles produced for the Spirit Of Speyside Festival in May 2024. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Aultmore 25 Year Old Whisky Rechar Cask is a limited-edition, small-batch whisky, bottled for the 2024 Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival, to celebrate the spirit and people behind Speyside’s Best Kept Secret.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Exceptional Cask Series is a collection of extraordinary single cask bottlings, double-cask expressions and small-batch releases. Bottled in small quantities, the extremely rare releases include some of the finest and most delectable single cask and single malt expressions from Aultmore Distillery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Aultmore\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"banner wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"banner-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"banner-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"banner-content-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"description\" class=\"introduction\"\u003eIntensity is what helps to define Aultmore. Its wort is clear, the fermentations long, but its stills are relatively small with downward lyne arms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagenav js-fixed\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"company-profile__item company-profile__profile\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRunning the stills slow helps to maximise reflux, but the shape also allows some heavier elements to come across. In character, therefore, Aultmore shares some of the same characters as Linkwood – fragrant on the nose, substantial on the tongue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen drinking locally, you wouldn’t ever ask for an Aultmore, but for ‘a dram of the Buckie road’. Located in splendid isolation on the route which runs from that fishing port to Keith, it has – until very recently – been a rare bird as a single malt. Built by the enterprising\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/scotchwhisky.com\/magazine\/whisky-heroes\/13541\/alexander-edward-craigellachie\/\"\u003eAlexander Edward\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e[see Craigellachie] in 1896 it was always going to be pressed into service for blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1923 it became part of the John Dewar \u0026amp; Sons estate and has remained so ever since. In fact, so highly prized is it as a blending malt that it is said that when Bacardi was in the process of buying Dewar’s from Diageo, it was willing to walk away from the deal if Aultmore wasn’t included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompletely refurbished in the 1970s it is easy to dismiss as little more than a functional plant, but the character of its single malts, now finally being given an official release, shows what the blenders have been keeping to themselves for all these years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e46% ABV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e70cl\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aultmore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55976520352069,"sku":"AULT25SOS2025","price":435.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/9495\/8661\/files\/Aultmore25YearOldSpiritsofSpeyside2025ExceptionalCaskSpeysideSingleMaltScotchWhisky_2025_70cl.jpg?v=1760562192"},{"product_id":"springbank-13-year-old-2010-local-barley-limited-edition-belgravia-barley-campbeltown-single-malt-scotch-whisky-2024-70cl","title":"Springbank 13 Year Old 2010 Local Barley Limited Edition Belgravia Barley Campbeltown Single Malt Scotch Whisky (2024) 70cl","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSpringbank 13 Year Old 2010 Local Barley Limited Edition Belgravia Barley Campbeltown Single Malt Scotch Whisky (2024) 70cl\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 of 8400 bottles produced from locally sourced barley in Campbeltown \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the 2024 release of Springbank Local Barley. It is crafted using traditional methods, with all production done in-house, like all Springbank releases. It is a marriage of 60% bourbon casks, and 40% sherry casks, and is bottled at 54.1% with no added colour or chill filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes Local Barley so keenly anticipated is that it's distilled with locally grown barley. In this whisky the barley is Belgravia, and was grown on Glencraigs Farm in Campbeltown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: It’s the vibrant fruits that stand out. Tinned pineapple, nectarines and mangos, as well as some steeped barley, salty liquorice and citrus-y gelato. Slivers of bung cloth too, as well as dunnage floor and a whiff of ozone. The smoke is almost non-existent but adds an important layer of complexity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Proper oiliness and a decent waxiness. Hints of charred lemons, wet pebbles, petrichor and a sprinkle of salt, accompanied by wood smoke, peat, some coffee grounds and earthy liquorice root, but also a sliver of chocolate and subtle yellow fruits.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Long. Lingering smoke, peach and lots of minerality. A sliver of mint too.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Springbank\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpringbank is the only distillery in Scotland to malt, distil, mature and bottle on the same site. It manages to do this while operating a highly complex distillation regime, which creates three different styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe equipment at Springbank is resolutely old-style: an old Boby mill, an open-top cast-iron mash tun, wooden washbacks made from boatskin larch; and three stills, direct fire on one of them, a worm tub on another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe malt is handled in three ways to produce three contrasting whiskies – Springbank itself is medium-peated, Longrow is heavily peated, while Hazelburn has no peat at all. Ferments are very long – in excess of 100 hours; with low-gravities which both produces a low-strength wash and high levels of esters. This fruity base is then distilled in three different ways, depending on the style being produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpringbank is partially triple-distilled. The wash still (which is direct fired) works as normal producing low wines, the strongest portion of which are directed to the spirit still charger. The remainder is redistilled in the intermediate still (which has a worm tub) and put into the feints receiver along with the heads and tails from the spirit still distillation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mix makes up 80% of the final charge, with the strong portion of low wines from the wash still making up the remaining 20%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnsurprisingly, the result is a highly complex new make that is collected at an average strength of 71-72% – lightly smoky, oily, fruity, delicately fragrant yet powerful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLongrow is heavier and smokier – the malted barley obviously playing a significant part, but so does distillation in the direct-fired wash still and second distillation in the spirit still which has the worm tub. It is collected at 68%, lower than Springbank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHazelburn undergoes standard triple distillation and is collected at between 74-76% abv.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaturation for all three is in a mix of casks – as well as the standard ex-Bourbon, ex-Sherry and refill, other types [wine and rum] and sizes [60 litre ‘rundlets’ and 50 litre ‘kilderkan' are used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinuity is the watchword at Springbank. This distillery has been in the ownership of the Mitchell family and its ancestors since 1837. Indeed, as its founder William Reid was related to the Mitchells by marriage you could argue that they were there from the word go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was in 1828 that Reid took out a licence, but there was a rich – and extensive – heritage of illicit distillation in the Kintyre Peninsula. Indeed, thanks to the Still Books of Campbeltown plumber and coppersmith, Robert Armour, we can accurately chart how many there were. The books show that Armour made 400 sma’ stills from 1811-1817, bringing him an income of £350 per year, and the surnames Reid and Mitchell appear in his detailed accounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike many smugglers, Reid didn’t survive long once he joined the legitimate trade and in 1837 he sold to his in-laws John and William Mitchell. The latter brother left in 1872 to join his other two brothers at Riechlachan, at which point John’s son Alexander joined Springbank [hence the J\u0026amp;A Mitchell still on the label].\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 19th and early 20th centuries were a boom time for Campbeltown. Thanks to a fast sea crossing to Glasgow and a small coal seam at nearby Machrihanish it became Scotland’s whisky capital. At some point or other there were 35 distilleries operational. The style tended to be medium- to heavy-bodied, with some smokiness and an oily texture (though each distillery would work its own variation on this theme).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe distilling trade, however, collapsed in the 1920s. All of Scotland was affected with 50 distilleries closing, but Campbeltown was disproportionately affected, with only Springbank, Glen Scotia and Hazelburn surviving the Great Purge. By the 1960s only it and Glen Scotia were left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is not to say it was not immune to the vagaries of the whisky trade. Despite beginning to build a reputation as a single malt, Springbank was mothballed between 1979 to 1987. On reopening, owner Hedley Wright [John Mitchell’s great-great grandson] made the momentous decision to no longer sell to blenders, but develop single malt sales. 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