WEMYSS LAUNCHES NEW 30 YEAR OLD BOWMORE CASK CLUB BOTTLING

The Edinburgh based boutique spirits company Wemyss Malts, has today announced the launch of a new 30 Year Old Cask Club bottling, as it kicks off its 15th Anniversary year.

Wemyss Malts Black Gold (50% ABV) is a single cask, single malt Scotch whisky, which was distilled in 1989 at the Islay based Bowmore Distillery, and matured in a single sherry hogshead cask.

Wemyss Malts Black Gold

This latest release, follows on from the first and second releases (Smoky Nectar and Antique Armchair) of single cask Islay malts, offered exclusively to Wemyss Malts Cask Club members.

Bowmore is the oldest distillery on Islay and one of the oldest distilleries in Scotland, tracing its distillation roots back to 1779. In keeping with its over 200 year heritage and tradition it is one of the few remaining Scottish distilleries that still malts and kilns its own barley with local Islay peat.

Commenting on the news, William Wemyss, Director and Founder of Wemyss Malts, said: “Black Gold is a strikingly distinctive single cask, single malt whisky and a great release to start the 2020 celebration of the 15th Anniversary of the founding of Wemyss Malts. I hope Cask Club members will enjoy, savour and share among friends the remaining 172 bottles as I purchased the first one for myself and have already enjoyed a few drams of it.” 

Wemyss Malts Black Gold, will be available from 12pm on Thursday Januarys 23rd, to Wemyss Cask Club members, for a RRP of £599.00. Membership to the Cask Club is free. For more information visit: https://wemyssmalts.com/home

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SULLIVANS COVE LAUNCHES ITS OLDEST FRENCH OAK TAWNY CASK EXPRESSION

The Sullivans Cove distillery, has today announced the launch of its oldest French oak Tawny single cask, single malt expression.

Sullivans Cove Old & Rare French Oak 18 Year Old Single Tawny Cask: #HH0600 (50.1% ABV) which is limited to just 356 bottles, was distilled on Valentines Day 2001.

Sullivans Cove launches its oldest French oak Tawny Cask expression

This latest release from the Tasmania based distillery, is said to deliver notes of gingerbread, grapefruit zest, cinnamon, honey, antique furniture, cherry cola and black liquorice on the nose. Followed by notes of baked orchard fruits, menthol, tobacco, leather, almonds and white pepper on the palate.

Commenting on the launch, Heather Tillott, Head Distiller at Sullivans Cove, said: "This incredibly special whisky makes for a fantastic tasting journey from all perspectives, with an Odyssean length of palate to boot. But the real stand-out characteristic is the depth and complexity of that length. Far from being a one trick pony, this whisky is as powerful as a stallion, yet with all the grace of a ballet dancer."

Sullivans Cove Old & Rare French Oak 18 Year Old Single Tawny Cask: #HH0600, is now available directly from the Sullivans Cove online store, for a RRP of $1250.00 AUS.

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BUFFALO TRACE LAUNCHES ITS 13TH STAGG JR RELEASE

Buffalo Trace Distillery, has announced the launch of the 13th bottling in its Stagg Jr series.

Stagg Jr – 13th Edition (64.2% ABV) is an uncut and unfiltered Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey, which has been matured for 8 years.

Stagg Jr - 13th Edition

The Stagg brand is named after George T. Stagg, one of the legendary craftsmen of Buffalo Trace Distillery, who was responsible for building the most dominant American distillery of the 19th century on the banks of the Kentucky River, now known as Buffalo Trace Distillery.

Stagg Jr – 13th Edition, is said to deliver notes of dark cherries and honey on the nose, followed by notes of cream caramel mocha, cherries, toasted oak, dark chocolate and cinnamon on the palate.

Since launching in 2013, Stagg Jr, has won five double gold medals, 12 gold medals and various other awards at competitions including the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, New York World Spirits Competition and the World Whiskies Awards.

Stagg Jr – 13th Edition, will be available later this month in limited quantities, from selected specialist retailers in the US. RRP $50.00 - $60.00. This will be followed by the launch of Stagg Jr – 14th Edition, in late spring or early summer.

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