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Our latest Malt of the Moment is this luscious 2014 vintage Caol Ila, bottled by independent Scotch whisky bottlers, North Star Spirits. Bottled from a Port octave, this flavoursome single malt release was distilled April 2014 and bottled after 8 years in cask. Limited stock available.
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2000 Laphroaig 22 Year Old “Old Particular” K&L Exclusive Single Hogshead Cask Strength Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)
$349.99
It seems like forever since we’ve had 20+ year old blue chip distilleries on the docket for a reasonable price. It’s getting harder and harder to secure these casks, and this one is a veritable coup. Distilled in June of 2000 and bottled in October of 2022, this 22 year old beauty is finally on our shores. Aged in a refill Hogshead, this is all about the spirit and time. Elegant, leathery, briny, sweet barley, and chock full of that lovely peat that only really comes with long years in cask. Bottled without chill filtration or coloring at its natural cask strength of 48.5% ABV.
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Lochlea Harvest Edition 2nd Crop
Maturation has been in a combination of STR Casks, 1st Fill Bourbon, Ruby and Tawny Port casks, before bottling at 46% abv, and free from colouring or chill filtration.
Introducing Lochlea’s Second Crop from their Harvest Edition. This time around they have doubled the amount of Ruby & Tawny Port casks in the marriage for increased richness and texture. Maturation has been in a combination of STR Casks, 1st Fill Bourbon, Ruby and Tawny Port casks, before bottling at 46% abv, and free from colouring or chill filtration.
Expect aromas of dates, red grapes, and thick cut marmalade. Pink peppercorn and dried fruit flavours arrive on the palate, before a beautiful lingering creamy finish.
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Check out Adam’s unbottling of July 2023’s free drop-in-dram, nicknamed “Smoking A Bougie Twizzler”. This month we’re looking at whiskies with some weird wood influence.
Tomatin 36 yo 1976/2012 (49.3%, The Whiskyman, 103 bottles)
Tomatin 15 yo 1963/1981 (80 proof, ‘Bottled by University Arms Hotel, Cambridge’, sherry)
We just premiered our 3 single cask from Bruichladdich bottled for our Dom Whisky Bar.
This is the third time we have the great pleasure, together with the Bruichladdich distillery, to announce the bottling of a barrel especially for Dom Whisky in Poland! Since 2015, the duties of master distiller at Bruichladdich are currently held by Adam Hannett, who continues the work of his mentor and predecessor Jim McEwan. It was Adam who prepared the selection from which barrel number 0956 was selected! The second fill Pauillac cask was filled in 2013 with spirit distilled from Bere barley malt, now only used at the Bruichladdich distillery. The whiskey was bottled after 9 full years of aging, at 59.3% ABV.
Premiere of the bottle was held at 9th edition of the biggest polish whisky festival in Jastrzębi Góra.
Booker’s “Apprentice Batch” #2023-02 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml) $99.99 View
Aged seven years, one month, and two days — this batch consists of barrels that were aged in six different warehouses. Notes from the distillery: “AROMA Robust vanilla and caramel notes; slightly smoky. TASTE Deep and complex flavors of vanilla, nuts and oak.”
Booker’s “Charlie’s Batch” #2023-01 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml) $99.99 View
Charlie’s Batch is the first release of 2023 and comes in at 126.6 proof.
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Ship your Advent Calendars to the USA
From whisky to bourbon, these boozy Advent Calendars are the best way to countdown to Christmas. Delivery to the States will take between 7-10 days. So rest assured you’ll be all sorted for December 1st via The Whisky Shop. Secure yours now whilst we have stock!
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ralfy review 992 – Lochlea Ploughing Edition 1st crop @46%vol:
Sliabh Liag Distillers Release The First Legally Distilled Whiskey from Donegal since 1841.
Sliabh Liag Distillers has announced the historic release of the first legally distilled whiskey from Donegal since 1841. Sliabh Liag Single Malt Irish Whiskey – The Kilcar Release marks a significant milestone in Donegal’s distilling history, rekindling an age-old craft and sharing the true spirit of Donegal with the world.
The painstaking efforts of Sliabh Liag Distillers have culminated in a remarkable achievement as they reintroduce Donegal’s distinctive smoky style – a style of Irish whiskey that had almost vanished. Distilled in the dark days of pandemic lockdown at the Sliabh Liag Distillery in southwest Donegal, Sliabh Liag showcases the dedication to preserving the cultural legacy of Donegal while ushering in a new era of artisanal craftsmanship.
James and Moira Doherty of Sliabh Liag Distillers, who announced the historic release of the first legally distilled whiskey from Donegal since 1841.
Founder James Doherty, a passionate advocate for reclaiming Donegal’s distilling heritage, said: “Smoky Irish whiskey has a deep-rooted connection to Donegal and Sliabh Liag, our first single malt, is about reminding whiskey lovers – and the world – of that. The art of distillation, ageing, and blending has been refined over centuries, and the northwest region of Ireland has contributed its own distinct touch. With a fusion of history, craftsmanship, and community, we are not just distilling a spirit; we are distilling the essence of Sliabh Liag, Donegal – its rugged landscapes, its resilient people, and its untamed spirit.”
James added: “This moment is not only about the whiskey itself but about reclaiming our identity, our traditions, and our history. While Burt Distillery ceased production in 1841, we know illegal distilling continued during the intervening years, not least by my grandfather who was creating a smoky, double distilled spirit under the authorities’ radar on the hills ‘up the glen’ in Kilcar. It’s a special feeling to be releasing a spirit named in his honour; the first legal whiskey in Donegal for nearly 200 years, and a bridge between generations of Donegal distillers.”
Adding to this, Moira Doherty, co-founder of Sliabh Liag Distillers said: “Donegal’s landscape imparts a character that is distinctively its own. The rugged mountains, wild heather, and briny sea air infuse Donegal whiskey with an unparalleled sense of place. We worked hard in lockdown to commission the distillery and be the first distillery in Donegal to be granted geographical indication (GI) status. We even sent turf from our own bog for the malting process and I distilled this whiskey in a double distilled heavily smoky style. James’s mum and aunt made it clear that the distillery was in the parish of Kilcar and that influenced the naming too. This whiskey is a tribute to this beautiful place and its people down through the generations. For us, the smokiness is more than a flavour; each sip is a connection to the past, and a celebration of the enduring spirit of a resilient community.”
Drawing inspiration from the region’s rich history of whiskey production, Sliabh Liag Distillers has spared no effort in sourcing the finest local ingredients and utilising traditional methods to create a truly exceptional spirit. The result is a whiskey that not only pays tribute to the legacy of Donegal but also resonates with whiskey enthusiasts around the world who appreciate the art of whiskey-making.
Sliabh Liag (46% ABV) is a double-distilled smoky spirit made from Irish peated malt. The first cask was filled in the midst of the pandemic and matured in a first-fill bourbon American white oak cask. This smoky single malt Irish whiskey is exceptionally soft, fresh, and citrusy with rich chocolate notes to complement the pronounced smoke. Made from Irish Craft Malts barley grown in Meath and malted over peat from Mín na bhFachraín, the spirit’s smoky profile is true to what was being distilled in Ulster 200 years ago, and like the county itself, it is a contrast to the rest of Ireland in character.
Three of the earliest bottles in the run have already been auctioned for charity with two going to support the people of Creeslough at the Dublin Donegal Business Association Person of the Year evening and one to the child loss charity Rosabel’s Rooms in Galway.
The cask was cracked open on 27th July 2023 and the first sample bottles were bottled by the founders Moira and James Doherty, and James Keith and their families. The price per bottle is €300 and each decanter comes with a commemorative Tuath glass and a precious 2ml tasting sample. The angels have been greedy with this one, so, sadly, there are only 100 bottles available by ballot. Email bigilinn@sliabhliagdistillers.com to enter the ballot and be in with a chance of owning a bottle of Sliabh Liag – The Kilcar Release. See www.sliabhliagdistillers.com
