THE MACALLAN JAMES BOND 60TH ANNIVERSARY RELEASE BRINGS 007 SUAVE TO BONHAMS WHISKY SALE – 007 Whisky News

THE MACALLAN JAMES BOND 60TH ANNIVERSARY RELEASE BRINGS 007 SUAVE TO BONHAMS WHISKY SALE

The Macallan James Bond 60th Anniversary Release, Decades I-VI. Estimate: £6,000-7,000

Edinburgh The Macallan James Bond 60th Anniversary Release, Decades I-VI will bring the suave sophistication of 007(TM) to Bonhams Fine Whisky online sale from the 11-20 September 2023. Celebrating the shared Scottish heritage of Bond and The Macallan, this remarkable collection of six limited edition bottles of exceptional single malt whisky, is presented in unique packs, each featuring original illustrations to denote the decade it represents. Distilled and bottled by The Macallan Distillers Ltd, the Anniversary Release is offered with an estimate of £6,000-7,000.

James Bond will be celebrated in London too when Sir Roger Moore: The Personal Collection goes under the hammer at Bonhams New Bond Street, this October. Sir Roger Moore played the spy in a total of seven films. Sir Roger Moore’s era as Bond is celebrated in Decade II of the Anniversary Release.

Other highlights of the Fine Whisky & Spirits sale include:

A impressive bottle of 50-year-old Macallan from The Red Collection and bottled in 2020, presented in its original oak and Bridge of Weir-lined presentation case.  The Red Collection reflects the distillery’s deep respect for time, tradition, and craftsmanship. Estimate: £45,000-50,000.

A bottle of Bowmore- 52-Year-old-1965. Distilled and bottled by Morrison’s Bowmore Distillery Ltd and matured in a single Oloroso Sherry Cask. One of 232 bottles drawn from the cask, it is presented with its original wooden presentation case.  Estimate £22,000-28,000.

A bottle of The Balvenie-56-year-old-1962. Distilled at The Balvenie Distillery Company, it is one of 90 bottles drawn from Cask # 5575 and presented in its original wooden presentation stand and leather case. Released as part of The Balvenie DCS Compendium, honouring malt-master David C. Stewart MBE. Estimate £22,000-28,000. 

·       A bottle of The Glenlivet-70-year-old-1940. Generations 1st Release and bottled in 2010 by Gordon & MacPhail and distilled at The Glenlivet Distillery.
One of the oldest single malts every produced, this is one of a release of 100 bottles from cask #339, presented in a hand-blown crystal decanter, hallmarked silver stopper and stand and offered in its original presentation wooden case and certificate of authenticity. Estimate: £14,000-18,000.

Sale: Fine Whisky Location: On-line only at Bonhams.comDate: 11 – 20 September 2023

Link to catalogue: Bonhams : Fine Whisky Sale

NOTES FOR EDITORS

Bonhams, founded in 1793, is one of the world’s largest and most renowned auctioneers, offering fine art and collectables, collectors’ cars and a luxury division, which includes jewellery, designer fashion, watches, wine, and whisky. In 2021 and 2022, Bonhams made a number of important acquisitions which form the wider Bonhams network. These include: Bukowskis, Bruun Rasmussen, Bonhams Skinner and Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr.

There are 14 salerooms around the globe: UK: New Bond Street, London; Knightsbridge, London; Edinburgh. US: New York, Los Angeles, Boston, Marlborough. Hong Kong: Admiralty. France: Avenue Hoche, Paris; Rue de la Paix, Paris. Belgium: Brussels; Denmark: Copenhagen. Sweden: Stockholm and Australia: Sydney.

With a worldwide network of offices and regional representatives in 22 countries, Bonhams offers advice and valuation services in 60+ specialist areas.

In 2022, Bonhams held a number of important auctions and offered landmark single-owner collections, including the white glove sales of Sir Michael Caine: The Personal Collection, Sir Terence Conran: The Contents of Barton Court, Personal Property of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and The Robert & Jean-Pierre Rousset Collection of Asian Art: A Century of Collecting. Other notable single-owner sales included Style and Substance: The Collection of George and Charlotte Shultz and The Claude de Marteau Collection.

Top lots for 2022 included a 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder (Sold for US$4,185,000), a pair of blue and white octagonal candlesticks (Sold for HK$30,453,00/ US$3,911,913), La femme en rouge au fond bleu by Chaïm Soutine (Sold for £1,842,300/ US$2,236,940), and a rare emerald and diamond Cartier bracelet (Sold for US$3,240,375).

More information and highlights can be found HERE

For a full list of forthcoming auctions, plus details of Bonhams specialist departments, please visit bonhams.com

The Bonhams Network

Bukowskis

Established in 1870, Bukowskis is the leading auction house in the Nordic region, offering fine art and collectables from their salerooms in Stockholm and Helsinki, as well as online. During the spring 2023 fine art season, Bukowskis sold 7 of the 10 most valuable artworks in Sweden and 32 lots above one million SEK –– while their innovative digital presence attracts over one million web users every month and 200,000 app users overall. Bukowskis offer more than 70,000 lots each year across Art, Works of Art, Design, Jewelry, Watches, Asian Works of Art, Carpets, Glass & Ceramics, and Silver.

Bruun Rasmussen

From its Copenhagen saleroom and online, Bruun Rasmussen sells more than 75,000 lots each year across categories from furniture, paintings and modern design to silver, wine and collector’s items such as books, arms and armour, stamps and coins.

Bonhams Skinner

Renowned New England auction house Bonhams Skinner holds some 80 auctions a year in 20 collecting categories – including Americana, fine art, collectables and wine, and ranging from fine violins to contemporary paintings – at its salerooms in Boston and Marlborough, Massachusetts, as well as on its highly effective digital platform for online sales.

Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr

Established in 1973, Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr is famous throughout the auction world for its high-profile single-owner sales. With salerooms in Paris and Brussels, it holds auctions in more than a dozen categories, including fine art, haute couture, Asian art, collectable cars, jewellery, watches and more.

New Caribbean Rum Cask Release 🌴🥃 – Scotch Whisky News

We’ve enjoyed a superb summer in the far north, and to help keep everyone in the holiday mood a little bit longer, we’ve imported some additional sunshine in the form of first-fill Caribbean rum barrels. Laid down back in 2016, the product of these exquisite casks is finally ready: we are delighted to announce Wolfburn’s latest release, Batch 177.

Created from a combination of spirit matured for seven years in first-fill Caribbean rum barrels, married with spirit matured for eight years in first-fill bourbon hogsheads, the resultant whisky has a uniquely sunny, smooth and sweet flavour. Full details here.

‘Whisky is liquid sunshine,’ quipped George Bernard Shaw – and on this occasion at least, he was entirely correct.

Slàinte Mhath

The Wolfburn Team

BUY NOW

Batch 177 has been created from a combination of spirit matured for eight years in first-fill ex-bourbon hogsheads, married with spirit matured for seven years in first-fill Caribbean rum barrels.

ON THE NOSE:

Roasted figs and prunes meet candied ginger. There’s a terrific depth of flavour with plum sauce and toffee meeting marzipan and sultanas.

ON THE PALATE:

Rum influence shines through with overtones of molasses ever present. Layers of sweetness unfurl over time, with fruit and honey notes beautifully bound together by silky oak tannins.

THE FINISH:

Sticky, fruity, decadent and delicious.

NON CHILL FILTERED /

NATURAL COLOUR / 70cl / 46% ABV

A RELEASE OF 4,900 BOTTLES

Ben Nevis 2012 9YO TyndrumWhisky Exclusive Cask #1683 – Scotch Whisky News

Ben Nevis 2012 9YO TyndrumWhisky Exclusive Cask #1683

£62.90

Their whisky creations team have filled this rich highland malt from Ben Nevis Distillery into a specially selected barrique sourced from the iconic Premier-cru vineyards in Pauillac, Bordeaux. Maturing for an additional three and a half years within the prestigious red wine cask, has produced an opulent style of Ben Nevis like no other – a coming together of sublime Scottish spirit and prestigious French oak.

Murray McDavid’s whisky team have selected this outstanding cask of single malt exclusively for TyndrumWhisky. Expertly matured within Their traditional dunnage warehouses at Coleburn and bottled at an untamed strength of 57.6%. This special selection is amongst their most distinctive drams and boldest creations.

Initially matured in a bourbon hogshead before spending 3 and a half years in a Premier-Cru Classe cask.

Cask #1683
Distilled 2012
Aged for 9 years.
Non chill filtered and natural colour.
One of only 324 bottles available exclusively from TyndrumWhisky.

Tasting notes:

Nose: rich malt, blossom, fruity.

Palate: Chocolate, currants, spice.

Finish: Long, creamy malt, floral.72.9*324

Distilled at Ben Nevis Distillery and bottled by Murray McDavid exclusively for TyndrumWhisky.

Cognac is back again

Chateau de Beaulon 7 yo ‘VSOP’ (40%, OB, Cognac, +/-2021)
Symphonie des Terroirs N1 ‘L.31Y’ (50.6%, Jean-Luc Pasquet, Cognac, 534 bottles, 2023)
Prunier 1986/2023 (50.3%, OB for The Purist Wine4You, Petite Champagne, 42 bottles)
Laurichesse ‘Le Vaillant Lot 76’ (48.1%, Malternative Belgium, Grande Champagne, 2023)
Jean-Luc Pasquet ‘Le Cognac d’Andre L.68/72’ (54.3%, OB, Fins Bois, 738 bottles)
Lheraud 1967/2023 (46.7%, Grape of the Art, Bons Bois, 132 bottles)
Heritage Rene Riviere ‘Madame Pivoine Lot 25’ (48.1%, Malternative Belgium, Borderies)

A big pile of old bottles

Glen Cawdor 16 yo 1968 (43%, Samaroli, 360 bottles)
Bowmore 12 yo (43%, OB, litre for duty free, -/+1980)
Springbank 12 yo (80 proof, OB, 1/2 bottle, -/+1970)
Glen Garioch 30 yo 1971 (44.6%, OB for D&M Wines and Liquors, cask #2036, hogshead)
Highland Park 8 yo (43%, OB, Ferraretto Import 1970s)
Highland Park 8 yo (100 proof, Gordon & MacPhail, -/+ 1975)
Laphroaig 12 yo ‘Selection No.1’ (91.4 US proof, Prime Malt, 1970s)
Macallan-Glenlivet 22 yo (86 US Proof, OB, British American Importation USA, b1950s)
Glen Grant ‘Highland Malt Whisky Distilled April, 1920. Bottled October, 1943 at its virgin strength 1.0 underproof for Mr Duncan MacLeod’
Glen Moray 42 yo 1962/2005 (50.9%, OB, sherry)
Glen Moray 30 yo 1959/1989 (44.1%, Kingsbury, sherry butt)
Scapa 1958/1985 (52%, Samaroli, 180 bottles)

Tullibardine young and old

Tullibardine 8 yo 2015/2023 (53.7%, Dram Mor, first fill oloroso finish; cask #656932)
Tullibardine 40 yo 1966/2006 (48%, OB, World Cup Edition 2006, sherry butt, cask #2132, 384 bottles)

James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits opens Distillery and Maturation Facility on University of Kentucky Campus

James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits opens distillery and maturation facility on University of Kentucky campus

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 7, 2023) – The University of Kentucky’s James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits officially opened its doors, elevating the institute’s impact on research, workforce development, education and outreach.

Since 2019, the institute has served as the industry’s research and development vehicle, pursuing its mission to ensure the welfare and prosperity of Kentucky’s spirits industry. Through teaching, research and outreach, the institute promotes economic sustainability, environmental stewardship and responsible consumption.

The new UK campus facilities include a research distillery building, with a 30-foot column still as the centerpiece, and the Independent Stave Company – Boswell Family Barrel Warehouse. The maturation facility allows the Beam Institute to experiment with barrel aging spirits produced in its research distillery.

“This is the largest teaching distillery in the United States and in the world,” said Seth DeBolt, institute director and UK Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment professor. “It will allow us to train the next generation of distillers and researchers, and to conduct cutting-edge research on the science of spirits production.”

As the first major gift partner to the Beam Institute, global spirits leader Beam Suntory made a long-lasting commitment to the Institute’s vision of excellent hands-on distillation, wine and brewing. The company, known for its iconic brand portfolio that includes Jim Beam, has continued to be a broad-interest partner, adding workforce education to its list of priorities through a one-of-a-kind apprenticeship. The Whisky Apprentice Program delivers a robust curriculum that includes safety, bourbon grains, bourbon engineering, fermentation, public speaking, customer relations, sensory, maturation and distillery science.

“When Beam Suntory first partnered with the University of Kentucky to create the James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits, we did so as an investment in the future of bourbon and the future of Kentucky’s workforce,” said Alex Alvarez, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Beam Suntory. “The institute has firmly established itself as a forum for continuing education and research, as well as collaboration across the industry to tackle some of our toughest challenges together. We’re proud to be an active partner in this work, pushing our industry toward a bright future.”

The Beam Institute offers engineering, chemistry, business, law, horticulture, forestry, food science, and entomology courses to address spirits industry needs in sustainable agriculture, research and development, and more. DeBolt said students will begin learning in the new facilities this fall.

The Beam Institute is a multidisciplinary effort of experts from the UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, College of Engineering, College of Arts and Sciences and Gatton College of Business and Economics. For more information, visit the Beam Institute website at http://beaminstitute.ca.uky.edu.

About Beam Suntory 

As a world leader in premium spirits, Beam Suntory inspires the brilliance of life by delivering great consumer experiences through its world-class portfolio of brands.  Known for its craftsmanship of premium whiskies, including Jim Beam®, Maker’s Mark®, Basil Hayden® and Knob Creek® bourbons; Japanese whiskies, including Yamazaki®, Hakushu®, Hibiki® and Toki; and leading Scotch brands including Teacher’s, Laphroaig® and Bowmore®, Beam Suntory also produces leading brands such as Courvoisier® cognac, Tres Generaciones®, El Tesoro® and Hornitos® tequila, Roku and Sipsmith® gin, Canadian Club® whisky, and is a world leader in ready-to-drink cocktails, with brands like -196 and On The Rocks Premium Cocktails.

A global company with approximately 6,000 employees in more than 30 countries, one of Beam Suntory’s core values is Growing for Good and through its Proof Positive sustainability strategy, the company has committed to ambitious goals and investments to promote environmental sustainability in its operations, ensure the company has a positive impact on the communities where employees live and work, and programs to educate and inform consumers to make the right personal choices about drinking. Headquartered in New York City, Beam Suntory is a subsidiary of Suntory Holdings Limited of Japan. For more information on Beam Suntory, its brands, and its commitment to social responsibility, please visit www.beamsuntory.com and www.drinksmart.com.

About Jim Beam® Bourbon 

Jim Beam is the world’s best-selling bourbon, crafted by seven generations of family distillers since 1795. Fred Noe, Jim Beam’s 7th Generation Master Distiller, has stayed true to the family recipe that’s been passed down through generations. The Jim Beam portfolio of products includes Jim Beam Bourbon, Jim Beam Black, Jim Beam Double Oak, Jim Beam Devil’s Cut, Jim Beam Flavors, and Jim Beam Rye among other offerings. For more information, go to www.jimbeam.com @jimbeamofficial on Instagram and @jimbeam on Twitter.

Highland Whisky Auctions August/September 2023 Auction Ends TONIGHT! – Auction Whisky News

Our August/September 2023 Auction ENDS TONIGHT!

Only 8.5% buyer’s commission.

Auction ends Sunday September 10th from 2000 GMT.

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Customer Notice: Due to upcoming changes & web development there will be no storage option for this auction & next auction will be in November. We will keep you all up-to date in due course. Stay tuned.

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The Harris Journal: Two Weeks To Go – Scotch Whisky News

There are just two weeks to go until we finally share our first whisky with you all.

Behind the scenes, there’s a hive of activity with preparations taking place aplenty for two pretty important days in our distillery diary. We’d love for you to be part of the celebrations, whether joining us in Harris for a dram and a dance in one of the local bars that weekend, or by visiting us when The Hearach bottles go on sale at the distillery.

For those further afield, we invite you to join us online for an hour-long livestream from our distillery where we’ll be sharing a few stories, enjoying some island music, and raising a glass together for the first time.

Simply go to www.harrisdistillery.com/behere from 14.15 BST on 22.09.23

And don’t forget to buy a bottle (or two) when our online store opens at 10.00 BST on 23.09.23m. If you have any questions or queries, then click HEREHERE , and HERE to find the answers to lots of queries from past Journals.

Or, scroll down for more info on the latest updates happenings from here in Harris…

Slàinte mhor, and as ever here’s to The Hearach!

Le gach deagh dhùrachd,

Mike Donald, Chief Storyteller

Be Here With Us + FAQS

For those of you who will be in Harris over The Hearach launch weekend, there will be a few ways to join in the celebrations. On the evening of Friday 22nd there will be live music in the bars of Hotel Hebrides and the Harris Hotel in Tarbert from our friends Tosh and Costello.

Drams of our whisky will also be served to the public for the first time so please come along to enjoy our spirit and plenty of fine tunes. On Saturday 23rd our distillery doors open at 10.00am and the shop shelves will be full of bottles of The Hearach single malt whisky for you to buy.

There will also be an opportunity to sample the batches and we’ll also have live music by The Ragin’ Ceilidh Band from 2pm. That evening we’ll be heading over to the Mote Bar of Hotel Hebrides to enjoy more live music as we keep the island spirit flowing…

Hope to see some of you there!

 

With two weeks to go until we launch our island’s historic first dram, we’ve been inundated with messages of excitement and enthusiasm. So much so, we anticipate that demand for The Hearach here on the island and in our online shop may outstrip supply when the 23rd of September comes round.

So, we’ve decided to bottle one more batch of The Hearach to add to the original seven planned for our inaugural release, and make it available via our website and at the distillery. Batch number eight was originally set to arrive in early 2024 but we are pleased to now make it available in time for the launch weekend.

We hope this final addition to ‘The First Release’ helps ensure more of those who wish to enjoy our whisky this year may be able to do so.

Slàinte mhath!

If you buy a bottle (or two) of The Hearach Single Malt over launch weekend we’ll be working very hard to make sure your order is fulfilled as quickly as possible.

However, we expect to receive a high number of orders through our UK online store and so things may take a little longer to pack and process than usual.

We will confirm the exact shipping estimates with you next week but please be aware that the normal 3 working days delivery window usually in place will not apply over the launch period, and up to 3 weeks may be more likely.

Thank you in advance for your patience!

 

Our historic single malt whisky takes its name from the Scottish Gaelic word for a native of Harris. Like many words in our language, it can sometime be a little tricky to trip off the tongue.

So, watch our film and let’s help you say The Hearach!

WE’D LOVE FOR YOU TO SAY IT WITH US TOO!

Simply take a quick video on your phone of yourself, friends and family saying it and send us the video. Just a few seconds will do.

We welcome any language, pronunciation, setting, or situation so don’t be shy and we’ll then create a wee compilation to share with the world!

Send your clips to mike@harrisdistillery.com
Film by Laurence Winram lwinram.com
Soundtrack by Fraser MacBeath frasermacbeath.squarespace.com

Got More Questions? Click To Learn More!

Our mailing address is:

Isle of Harris Distillers Ltd is registered in Scotland.
Tarbert, Isle of Harris, HS3 3DJ

Isle of Skye 21 Year Old Scotch Review

By Richard Thomas

Rating: B+

Isle of Skye 21 Year Old Blended Whisky
(Credit: Ian Macleod Distillers)

Ian Macleod Distillers is one of those fixtures of the Scotch industry that the average, casual drinker (even Scotch drinker) has never heard of. That is nothing to be ashamed of; I’d put down some money that 9 out of 10 of the folks who know what The Macallan is have never heard of the parent company, Edrington. Founded over 80 years ago and still a family company after all that time, these are the folks who make Smokehead, Sheep Dip and Pig’s Nose, as well as Glengoyne and Tamdhu.

The company is also behind the expansive line of Isle of Skye blended whisky. Although named for the famous Scottish island, the grain and malt whiskies sourced to make it are largely from the mainland, although some malt from Skye is utilized. The 21 year old sits in the middle of this range, separating the truly ultra-aged whiskies farther up the latter from the entry level and middle rungs beneath it. I think that is best reflected in the price point, almost double what the 18 Year Old expression costs.

The Scotch
This coppered dram has a faint scent and requires some deep nosing to develop fully, but one that mirrored some recent hikes when I took it into hand. Coupled to the standards of malted honey and toffee was a collection of elements that reminded me of being on the dried, late summer prairie: wildflowers, dry grass and a hint of exposed earth.

That earthy element turns nutty on the palate. The honey and toffee, the sweet side, becomes a baked peach with treacle and brown sugar dish, and the rest of the field side turns to pepper and a hint of smoke. The finish runs in dry wood and pepper, but this is a light touch.

Overall, this is a supremely smooth, silky sweet and easy drinking pour, and it is a real step up from the unimpressive 18 Year Old. One might expect an older Scotch like this to have a complex character, and Isle of Skye 21 Year Old is not really all that sophisticated, but that makes it an approachable, wonderful sipper.

The Price
The recommended price tag for this bottle is $114.99.