TAMDHU DISTILLERY LAUNCHES THE SECOND EDITION OF ITS BATCH STRENGTH BOTTLING

Ian Macleod Distillers, has today announced the launch of the second edition Batch Strength bottling form its Tamdhu, Speyside single malt whisky brand.

Tamdhu Batch Strength 002 (58.5% ABV) is a no statement sherry cask matured whisky, which has been bottled un-chillfiltered with no artificial colouring.

Tamdhu Batch Strength 002

This latest batch release from the multi-award winning distillery which sits on the banks of the Spey river, is said to deliver notes of golden syrup, brown bread, peanut butter, cinnamon, white pepper and cocktail cherries on the nose, followed by notes of sherry oak, berriesm, vanilla, cookie dough, gentle spice and fresh fruit on the palate.

Tamdhu Batch Strength 001, won a Double Gold Medal at the 2016 San Francisco World Spirits Competition and was also named Speyside Single Malt of the Year at the 22nd Annual Whisky Advocate Awards in December 2015.

Commenting on the launch, Iain Weir, Marketing Director for Ian Macleod Distillers, said: “Since its initial launch last year, our Batch Strength expression has been an extremely popular addition to the Tamdhu range, winning a number of high-profile industry awards. We are incredibly proud to now launch the second edition of our Batch Strength which continues to be the malt of choice for whisky connoisseurs. It is the closest you’ll get to sampling a dram of whisky straight from a Tamdhu cask!”

Tamdhu Batch Strength 002, will be available later this month from specialist retailers. RRP (tbc).

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BALCONES OFFICIALLY OPENS THE DOORS TO ITS NEW DISTILLERY

Texas based, Balcones Distilling, has today announced that it’s opening the doors of its new distillery to the public.

Following nearly two years of construction, the multi-award winning spirit brand is officially opening the doors to its new home, at the recently revived Texas Fireproof Storage building, in downtown Waco.

Balcones Head Distiller Jared Himstedt

Earlier this year, the company moved its operations to new distillery. The new location provides Balcones with the capacity to keep up with demand and dedicate more production to experimentation.

The new site also provides Balcones Head Distiller Jared Himstedt and his team the flexibility to create new styles of Texas whiskies and spirits. Brand-new copper pot stills from Forsyths of Scotland are a standout feature at the nearly 100-year-old structure of steel, concrete and brick.

Additionally, Balcones now has four times the spirit still capacity in the new location, with room to grow. The Waco distiller celebrated the end of commissioning of the building on April 20th in a special ribbon cutting ceremony and production has already begun in the expanded facility.

Commenting on the news, Jared Himstedt, said: "We are thrilled to open our doors to our fans and community. We are finally moved in and producing in our new home and we're excited to welcome folks to come see us."

On 12th November, Balcones hosted over 500 people for a sneak peek of the new distillery and a day of community, celebration, and whisky tastings. Tickets for the event sold out within minutes. Now, reservations can be made on the Balcones website for tours open to the public.

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ANGEL'S ENVY BOURBON TO OFFICIALLY OPEN ITS NEW DISTILLERY AND VISITORS CENTRE

Kentucky based Angel’s Envy Bourbon, has announced that it will officially open its new distillery and visitor centre to the public this weekend.

The new state-of-the-art facility, is the first full-production whiskey distillery in downtown Louisville. Having completed a $27 million renovation since breaking ground in 2013, the brand home centre houses Angel’s Envy’s distillery operations (including everything from milling of grains to blending and bottling on site), as well as a visitor centre and gift shop.

The new Angel's Envy Distillery and Visitors Centre

From the exterior walls to the vaulted ceilings and arched windows, architects worked diligently to preserve every possible feature of the original building. Their one-of-a-kind 35-foot-tall column still, pot still and doubler were sourced locally from Vendome Copper & Brass Works.

Angel’s Envy’s small batch bourbon are the culmination of their late Master Distiller Lincoln Henderson’s storied career. Each of the brand’s three current expressions (Angel’s Envy Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey finished in Port Wine Barrels, Angel’s Envy Cask Strength and Angel’s Envy Rye finished in hand-selected Caribbean rum casks), exhibit his passion for experimenting outside of conventional norms by producing unique whiskey steeped in tradition, but finished with a twist.

Commenting on the news, Wes Henderson, Co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer of the Louisville Distilling Company, said: “Opening the Angel’s Envy distillery and visitor’s centre in downtown Louisville was a dream Dad (Lincoln Henderson) and I had. He would be so proud of what we’ve accomplished in such a short amount of time. My sons and I proudly carry on his legacy. The distillery is a must-see experience.”

The Angel’s Envy distillery and visitor centre will be open for tours every Monday and Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00 – 17:00 and every Sunday from 13:00 – 17:00. The price of admission is $15 and reservations can be made via www.angelsenvy.com.

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