EDEN MILL LAUNCHES ITS FIRST SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY

The St Andrews based Eden Mill Distillery, has today announced the launch of its first single malt Scotch whisky, the first in the region for over 160 years.

Eden Mill Hip Flask Series (47% ABV) is comprised of seven single malts, matured in what the brand describes as ‘honey casks’ – first-fill and virgin oak casks, including sherry hogsheads and French virgin octaves, which have been hand-selected from all around the world, from Speyside to Spain.

Eden Mill Distillery launches its first single malt Scotch whisky

As each cask only holds a small amount of liquid, Eden Mill is releasing the series in 20cl bottles, so as many whisky fans as possible can have a taste of what’s to come from the distillery.

A 70cl bottling of Eden Mill single malt whisky, is due to be released this summer, with those purchasing a bottle from the Hip Flask Series given the opportunity to be among the first to sign up to the exclusive waiting list.

Commenting on the news, Paul Miller, Co-Founder of Eden Mill, said: “St Andrews has a rich history when it comes to whisky, and now over a century and a half later we’re picking it up where it left off – on the site of the old Seggie Distillery that Eden Mill now stands on. The Hip Flask Series is about applying the pioneering and experimental nature synonymous with Eden Mill to single malt whisky, showing the power of trying different grains, processes, maturation techniques and woods to highlight what you can do differently within the realm of single malt Scotch whisky.”

Limited to just 3,800 bottles, the Eden Mill Hip Flask Series, is now available from edenmill.com for a RRP of £25.00 per bottle.

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BENROMACH ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF A SPECIAL 20TH ANNIVERSARY BOTTLING

The Benromach Distillery Company, has today announced the launch of a new limited-edition expression, to celebrate 20 years since production started at the distillery, following its refurbishment and reopening in 1998.

Benromach 20th Anniversary bottling (56.2% ABV) was distilled in the first year of the distillery reopening, and was matured in first fill oak casks.

Benromach 20th Anniversary bottling

This latest release from the Forres based distillery, is said to epitomise Benromach’s classic style. It has an exceptional vintage character, with rich fruits, fresh citrus and charred oak with subtle spice and a light touch of smoke on the finish.

Benromach 20th Anniversary bottling, comes presented in a special Benromach bottle, nestling in an elegantly lined wooden box. It also features copper detailing, reminiscent of the distillery’s two copper pot stills.

Commenting on the launch, Keith Cruickshank, Distillery Manager at Benromach, who joined the company as a Distiller in 1998, said: “When we began distilling again in 1998, we wanted to recreate the unique Speyside whisky taste which historically had a touch of smoke. The 20th Anniversary Bottling uses the finest ingredients to create a gorgeous whisky that has exceptional depth and smoothness. “This new expression gives Benromach lovers around the world the chance to own and taste a moment in time from the distillery’s rich history. Part of the Benromach classic range of single malts, this is a rare and exceptional whisky and a fitting dram to unite Benromach consumers globally to celebrate our 20th anniversary year.”

Limited to just 3,000 bottles, Benromach 20th Anniversary bottling, will be available from specialist retailers, for a RRP of £299.

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BUFFALO TRACE LAUNCHES THE SECOND RELEASE OF ITS E. H. TAYLOR FOUR GRAIN BOURBON

Buffalo Trace Distillery, has announced the launch of the second release of its award-winning E. H. Taylor, Jr. Four Grain Bourbon Whiskey.

E. H. Taylor, Jr. Four Grain Bourbon Whiskey - Second Release (50% ABV) was distilled in 2005 and was produced using a distinctly different bourbon recipe to those normally used at the Buffalo Trace Distillery, comprising of corn, rye, wheat and malted barley.

E. H. Taylor, Jr. Four Grain Bourbon Whisky - Second Release

The four types of grains used, were chosen as they are the four grains E. H. Taylor would have had access to when he set up shop at Buffalo Trace (then the O.F.C. Distillery) in the late 1800s. During the 1860s, Taylor traded in grains and learned that they can vary tremendously from different farmers and harvests. Taylor consistently wanted the products produced in his distillery “of upmost class,” right down to the grains.

E. H. Taylor, Jr. Four Grain Bourbon Whiskey - Second Release, has been described by the brand, as having a nose reminiscent of a chocolate roast malt, a flash of spice attached to barely perceptible ulmo honey, followed by a taste complemented by deeper Manuka honey and liquorice notes.

Commenting on the launch, Kris Comstock, Senior Marketing Director at Buffalo Trace, said: “We were so thrilled when Jim Murray named the first batch of Four Grain the best whiskey in the world. With this second batch, hopefully more people will get to taste this amazing whiskey.”

This latest release from Buffalo Trace, is part of the Colonel E. H. Taylor, Jr. collection, which first launched in 2011. Previous releases include: Old Fashioned Sour Mash Bourbon, Single Barrel Bourbon, Warehouse C Tornado Surviving Bourbon, Barrel Proof Bourbon, Straight Rye Whiskey, Small Batch Bourbon, Cured Oak Bourbon and Seasoned Wood Bourbon.

The second release of E. H. Taylor, Jr. Four Grain Bourbon Whiskey, will be available in limited quantities, later this spring in the US, for a RRP of $69.99.

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