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This 'teaspooned' whisky is for all intents and purposes mostly the beloved 1989 Balvenie with that tiny amount of Glenlivet added in order to declassify the cask

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Distillers can be very protective of their hard-won malts, especially those who carry the most prestigious of names. From time to time, they must relinquish the hold on their casks, when one is sold to an independent bottler, for instance. Before spirit changes hands, the distiller - green-eyed and flush with passion - will take a single teaspoon of another distillery’s single malt, and add it to the spirit in the cask. Just a dash it takes, but that whisky can no longer bear the name its distillery of birth.

The distillery of origin is a darling of Dufftown, where nine stout stills produce a spirit rich in fruit and notably honeyed. Her sister, nestled close by in the Moray countryside, is where the ‘teaspoon’ of malt originated. Though nameless, together they are a powerful and stunning pair.

Independent bottlings of spirit distilled at the Balvenie distillery are rarely found on the market, and though the distillery is notable for having experimented with different cask types, this ex-bourbon cask allows the distillery character to sing finely and clearly, while accentuating the sweet vanilla and stone fruit character.

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Starward Two-Fold is crafted by blending single malt and wheat whiskies, each distilled and matured separately. The maturation process utilizes Australian red wine barrels, often filled fresh when still wet with wine, imparting unique fruity characteristics to the whisky.

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Our distinct, rich, and bold whiskey is the pinnacle of American whiskey. Created from two-row malted barley grown and malted in the American Northwest, fermented with craft ale yeast for outstanding flavor, double pot distilled for exceptional character, and matured to perfection in new, heavily toasted, and lightly charred American Oak barrels right here in Oregon, where our unique hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters are the ideal environments to raise a world-class whiskey.

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This is a special bottling released by the Shinshu Mars Distillery and is a vatting of malt from two distilleries, "Komagatake" and "Chichibu", which has been matured at Mars Shinshu Distillery in a variety of Bourbon Barrel, American White Oak and Sherry Oak for more than 5 years. In 2015, Mars Shinshu Distillery and Venture Whisky (Chichibu) Distillery began exchanging their new make spirit, which was subsequently matured in their respective locations. 10,918 Bottles were released. Nose: sweet maple syrup, oak spices and some notes of varnish along with plum and a hint of caramelised orange peel Palate: Sweet caramel, some brandy cake, cacao and nutmeg with a hint of smoke and spiciness Finish: Gentle tannins along with some black tea on the finish. With water, more caramel and toffee notes are evident along with oak spices. Learn More

Distilled from a mash bill of 51% rye and 49% malted barley. Big, bold and unapologetically intense! The malted barley really shines through upfront, starting the Flavor journey off sweet and creamy with notes of caramel, cereal and what can only be described as..well...malt.

The rye kicks off the Finish with tons of cinnamon spice, big black pepper combined with smoky Flavor notes courtesy of the malted barley. being cask strength only adds to the beautiful intensity of the Finish.

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• Small batch straight bourbon whiskey distilled at the MB Roland Distillery in Pembroke, Kentucky
• Blended by Hidden Barn Master Blender Jackie Zykan
• Produced from a mash bill of 60% corn, 35% rye, and 5% malted barley
• Sweet mash fermented 3–4 days
• Double pot distilled
• Aged a minimum of 6 years in Kelvin Cooperage American oak casks; non-age statement
• Dense and viscous, leading with grilled pineapple and light brown sugar; an oh-so-subtle note of smoke carries through to the moderately dry and bold rye-spice finish with a surprising hint of rosemary and clove
• Gold medalist at the 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
• Non-chill filtered; bottled at a cask strength of 55.8% ABV (ABV may vary batch to batch)

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Whiskey Del Bac Classic kicked off our journey into American Single Malt. Classic is a riff on the Scottish model of whisky-making, but made in a desert climate and aged in American oak. It is handcrafted from 100% barley malt that is mashed, fermented, copper pot distilled, aged in the American Southwest, and bottled on-site. It's never chill-filtered.

One of the world's Top 100 Spirits in 2021 with 93 Points from Wine Enthusiast, this American Single Malt Whiskey opens with bright stone fruits on the nose and is balanced with a sweet caramel and oak finish.

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Starward Single Malt Whisky Finished in ex-Lagavulin Barrels is a distinctive Australian whisky that marries Starward's signature red wine barrel maturation with the rich, peaty character of Islay's Lagavulin Distillery.

This expression begins with Starward's new make spirit matured in Australian red wine barrels for approximately two and a half years. It is then finished for an additional 18 months in peated Scotch whisky barrels sourced from the renowned Lagavulin Distillery on Islay, Scotland. This finishing process imparts subtle peat and smoke characteristics to the whisky, creating a harmonious blend of Australian and Scottish whisky traditions.

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Full-flavoured, rich. Initially, concentrated iris notes hint at the extreme intensity of the nose. It then develops aromas of malted barley, exotic fruit (banana), liquorice and camphor. Notes of burnt wood and ash progressively settle over the aromatic palette. Long after, white flowers and beeswax make an appearance.Firm, lively. Malted barley is at the heart of the palate, coated in herbaceous, liquorice, spiced (ginger, cinnamon) and chocolate tones. Very elegant, the mid-palate also delivers plenty of energy and as it draws to a close, fresh tobacco leaves and coconut intertwine to create a natural symphony of aromas.Long, soft. It evokes the scent of wilted roses. Fine tannins balance its tangy character (lemon, grapefruit). It lingers on notes of tobacco, spices (cardamom, ginger), toasted nuts and stewed fruits (apple, damson). The final nose reveals exotic notes (lychee).

This no-age-statement version was released in 2016 as a permanent product that showcases the elegant style of Miyagikyo malts, when all age-statements were discontinued. This bottling has estery aromas generated by carefully selected yeast strains along with distinctive Sherry cask influence.

Awarded Gold Medal at the 2020 International Spirits Challenge.

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Home Base Single Malt is a unique Californian spirit capturing the terroir of the West Coast. It’s made from 100% estate malted barley and aged in ex-Home Base Bourbon barrels to let the grain flavor shine. In 2023, it received a Good Food Award in the Spirits category.

We recommended you enjoy it neat, over ice, or in a favorite Scotchy cocktail to experience the earthy, grassy nose with flavor notes of maple, cream soda, caramel, and honey nut.

 

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“Single Malt Kanosuke 2023 LIMITED EDITION” is a single malt Japanese whisky which embodies Kanosuke Distillery’s concept of “MELLOW LAND, MELLOW WHISKY” and was produced using all 3 of our pot stills, aged in several varieties of oak barrels, and blended together after 3 years of maturation.

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Wolves 5-Year American Single Malt is a distinctive whiskey that embodies the spirit of the American West. Distilled in 2019 using a copper pot still, it was aged for five years in California French oak wine barrels under the Arizona sun. After this maturation, hand-selected barrels were blended and finished in aged Cognac casks, resulting in a complex and layered profile. On the nose, it presents aromas of honey, graham cracker, caramel, and red fruit. The palate offers flavors of vanilla custard, nutmeg, clove, sweet oats, and fig, leading to a medium to long sweet finish. Bottled at 48% ABV, this American Single Malt is both bold and inspired, celebrating the intrepid past of the American West.

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Gift set with two Glencairn style tasting glasses

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From the importer: Hombo Shuzo, the company behind Mars Shinshu distillery, opened a second distillery in Tsunuki, the birthplace of the Hombo family enterprise, in November of 2016. The climate at Tsunuki Distillery is drastically different from that of Mars Shinshu, as it sits at sea level and experiences higher humidity and large fluctuations in temperature. The goal of this new location was not necessarily to increase production, but to experiment with terroir. This bottling marks the very first single malt to be distilled at Tsunuki, produced between 2016 and 2017. Aged for just over three years in ex-bourbon barrels and sherry casks, this rich single malt exudes the enticing sweetness of vanilla and maple on the nose, leading to a fruity, pastry palate of banana crepes and apple pie and a finish of citrus, pine nut, and cinnamon. Only 1,122 bottles were produced of this highly anticipated single release, bottled at 59% ABV. Learn More

Yamazaki 18-Year-Old Single Malt Whisky is a masterpiece of Japanese whisky, renowned for its deep complexity and refined balance. Crafted at Japan’s oldest malt whisky distillery, this long-aged expression is matured in a combination of American oak, Spanish sherry, and Mizunara oak casks, creating a rich and layered profile.

The nose reveals dark fruit, dried berries, and rich sherry notes, complemented by hints of chocolate, cinnamon, and Japanese incense. On the palate, velvety textures unfold with flavors of plum, caramelized nuts, and dark chocolate, balanced by subtle oak spice and a whisper of Mizunara’s signature sandalwood. The finish is long, smooth, and warming, leaving lingering notes of sweet spice, dried fruit, and elegant oak.

A true collector’s whisky, Yamazaki 18 embodies the artistry and tradition of Japanese whisky-making, offering a luxurious and unforgettable experience.

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The World’s Best Single Malt Whisky of 2023.

To create this whisky, we traveled to Spain and had Oloroso and Pedro Ximenez sherry made especially for us. The casks, once filled with quality sherry and seasoned for one year in Spain, were brought to the distillery to mature our New-Make spirit for a wonderful complex whisky. The M&H Elements Sherry is the first and only kosher single malt whisky in the world, aged in Sherry casks. This single malt reveals robust flavors of red fruit, dark chocolate, and oaky notes.

Double gold winner at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2024.

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Produced in Northern Ireland, Bushmills carries a legacy dating back centuries and is distilled from 100% malted barley using traditional triple distillation. This 12-year-old expression is matured in a combination of ex-bourbon and Oloroso sherry casks and then finished in Marsala wine casks, resulting in a whiskey that blends heritage and innovation.

Tasting Note:
The nose opens with dried fruits, honeyed sweetness and toasted nuts. On the palate you’ll find butterscotch, milk chocolate, toasted almonds and subtle vanilla layered over fruit such as apricot and pear. The finish is smooth and satisfying with a touch of oak spice and lingering nutty warmth.

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