Midleton Very Rare Irish Whiskey
$284.99
Since its first release in 1984, the venerable Midleton Very Rare has been a blend of pot still and grain whisky that is produced at the new Midleton Distillery in East Cork. The releases of Very Rare are usually aged in ex-Bourbon casks, giving it a somewhat different twist than the more sherry-driven Redbreast Irish Whiskey range.
Midleton Distillery produces some of the best whiskey and most coveted expressions we see coming out of Ireland and Midleton Very Rare highlights that.
We are currently on the 2023 edition. Bottled at 40% ABV.
Producer Note: "Since 1984, each Master Distiller of Midleton Very Rare uses their eye for detail, their passion for quality whiskey and their exemplary skill to create the pinnacle of Irish whiskey—our special vintage release. The latest chapter of this renowned collection is adorned with the signature of our Master Distiller, Kevin O’Gorman. After months of exploration, O’Gorman crafted a balanced blend of rare and hand-selected single pot still and single grain Irish whiskeys from Midleton’s exclusive inventory to create this truly special release. Matured in lightly charred ex-bourbon American oak barrels, the Midleton Very Rare 2023 Vintage Release delights with decadent flavours and a tantalising aroma. The aroma, taste and finish of this whiskey will enliven the palates of those new to this collection while taking the seasoned whiskey collector on a journey through an exciting exploration of taste."
40% abv
Two Stacks Fruit Drops BB Brandy Cask
$71.99
Irish Whiskey finished in a Fruit Brandy cask, you say? Sounds delicious. This bottling from Two Stacks takes a blended Irish Whiskey and finishes it in Blackberry Fruit Brandy casks. That is not something we have seen much of! Bottled at 50% ABV.
Producer Description
"Two Stacks Fruit Drops Blackberry Brandy Cask expression beautifully integrates juicy blackberry notes with warm spice, and vanilla, creating a bold yet balanced whiskey perfect for both sipping and creative cocktails."
Redbreast 18 Year Irish Whiskey
$296.99
The Redbreast 18 Year is a single pot still Irish whiskey bottled at 46% after maturing in a mix of ex-Bourbon, Oloroso Sherry, Cream Sherry, and Tawny Port Casks.
Producer Description
"Introducing Redbreast 18 Year Old, the first permanent member of the Redbreast family in four years. With the addition of cream sherry casks this exquisite expression offers a unique twist on the classic Redbreast style.
"Matured by our Master Blender in a combination of ex-bourbon barrels and casks seasoned with the finest oloroso sherry, cream sherry and ruby port to elevate Redbreast’s Single Pot Still Whiskey to new heights. Bursting with berry fruit aromas, hazelnut chocolate tones, and caramelised stone fruit sweetness, our latest addition introduces a captivating array of new flavours that complement that signature Redbreast taste."
Blue Spot Irish Whiskey
$148.49
This single pot still Irish whiskey was bottled at no less than 7 years from a mix of Bourbon, Sherry, and Madeira casks, before bottling at cask strength. 58.4%
Producer Description
"Blue Spot’s name was derived from the Mitchell’s practice of marking their maturing casks of whiskey with a mark or daub of coloured paint to determine the age potential of the whiskey. Blue Spot was a 7 year old whiskey, Green Spot (10 year old), Yellow Spot (12 Year Old) and Red Spot (15 year old). As a colourful history would have it, this revered Blue Spot remained underground until now and its introduction reunites the historical Spot Family for the first time in over 56 years."
Paul John Roulette Peated Blend 40%
$30.59
Wanna play spin the bottle? From John Distilleries in India, the Roulette is a blend of peated malt whisky and grain whisky matured in American oak, then bottled at 42.8%.
MacNair`s Lum Reek 10 Year Cask Strength
$105.29
Bottled at 55.4%, this is Batch 1 of the Lum Reek 10 Year Cask Strength. This Blended Malt is a fusion of Speyside whiskies, including GlenAllachie, blended with Islay malt. The whisky was married and rested in ex-Spanish Sherry, Wine and Virgin Oak Casks.
About The Range
"Our multi-award-winning Lum Reek Blended Malt Scotch Whiskies combine Single Malts from Islay and Speyside – two of the most sought-after whisky regions in Scotland – marrying both peated and unpeated spirit to create perfectly balanced and satisfyingly complex malts. Taking inspiration from MacNair’s discovery of the delights of a dram beside a smoky peat fireplace, Billy Walker has drawn upon his half century’s experience in blending to develop a recipe fit for a traditional Scottish toast to long life; “Lang may yer lum reek”."
The MacNair's Story: "Ne'er happier than when exploring the globe or the spirit from the golden still, Harvey McNair was - in the parlance of his native Glasgow - a man or 'lad o'pairts': a true Victorian entrepreneur. A trader, thereby a traveller, an inventor of all sorts of mechanical contraptions, his genius lay in the blending of fine whiskies. He loved and championed the natural, unadulterated colour of whisky. "Pure gold' he said with a wink. Bon viveur and raconteur, he cut a dash about town and had a bursting social calendar. His best stories were always 'agin hisself', like how his neighbours thought him an alchemist or, indeed, how he discovered Lum Reek. But he knew a good dram when he blended it, or indeed stumbled across it. Just like our own 21st Century Whisky legend Billy Walker, who has recreated and refined the Lum Reek blend for the modern palate.
"One autumn evening in the 1860s, after a day's fishing, our man was quaffing a dram in the old stone bothy near GlenAllachie. Due to a blocked chimney (or lum) the room filled with smoke. It had "a marvellous effect on the whisky in my glass," confided McNair later to his merchant cronies. "Indeed, perfection!" Ne'er a truer word was spoken. Today's Lum Reek is the creation of our Master Blender Billy Walker, raising his hat to the top hatted Victorian. It's a heavily peated malt, marrying Islay & Speyside whiskies with rich GlenAllachie, to extend the flavour profile. Lum Reek is matured in GlenAllachie's warehouses, then bottled at 46% (and above), unchilfiltered, allowing its natural colour to shine like those golden autumns Harvey MacNair enjoyed, decked out in his waders."
PE: SMWS August Virtual Outturn Tasting
$41.25
Past Event: SMWS August Virtual Outturn Tasting
Did you miss out on one of our famous virtual tastings? Most of our tastings sell out, but occasionally, there are some kits leftover. This tasting consists of 6-8 samples (depending on the tasting) and can be enjoyed at your convenience. A QR code on the box is linked to the tasting video on our YouTube page.
Original Tasting Description
"Log in, pour your drams and join us from home, the cottage, or work... for the August Scotch Malt Whisky Society Canada Virtual Outturn Tasting! The KWM team will be your guide as you sample through an exciting range of 7 SMWS bottlings. SMWS Members Save $10 on their tasting registration (discount is limited to 1 per member if you are buying a ticket for another member as well as yourself, you will only get one member price)."
anCnoc 12 Year Knockdhu
$62.99
anCnoc is Scottish Gaelic for 'the hill', which, in English is rendered 'Knockdhu' and should not be confused with the other distillery 'Knockando'. The brand decided to market itself under the label anCnoc to avoid confusion. Knockdhu is located in the Eastern Highlands not far from the town of Keith. The whisky has in recent years been marketed heavily as a single malt, though for most of its life it has been primarily produced for blends like Haig. 40%
Old Malt Cask Craigellachie 15 Year
$143.99
Distilled in 2006, this 14 year old Craigellachie was matured in a Sherry Butt before bottling at 50%.