Situated on a ridge above the banks of the River Spey, the Easter Elchies House has been the spiritual home of The Macallan for over three centuries. In 1820, Alexander Reid began renting the home from Sir Lewis Grant of Grant. Reid was a farmer, and soon after he sowed the fields surrounding the home with barley, Reid established the first licensed distillery on the estate, which he named Macallan after an ancient church that had been destroyed by fire during the 15th century. In the winter when there was little activity on the farm Reid would ferment and distill his excess grains into whisky, which was often drunk straight from the still or sold to travelers passing through the town. Today, the Macallan Estate encompasses 370 acres, 95 of which are devoted to the production of the Macallan Estate's Minstrel barley (a single acre produces about 2.5 tons of barley each year, enough to yield 1,800 bottles of The Macallan). In addition, the distillery contracts with farmers to purchase barley that is low in nitrogen and high in starch, resulting in a rich and oily whisky. After the barley is harvested in late August and early September, it is malted before being mashed in one of The Macallan's two mash tuns, a process that takes between four and eight hours. Then, the barley is fermented with a specially cultured yeast before being distilled twice through The Macallan's copper-pot stills. The copper comprising the stills acts as a catalyst, and enhances the formation of sweet esters while minimizing impurities such as sulphur. In addition, the curiously small stills some of "the smallest stills within the Scotch whisky industry," according to production manager Alexander Tweedie produce a whisky with a heavy, oily flavor. The Macallan M Single Malt Scotch Whisky was crafted from a marriage of seven unique casks of Macallan, each of which was personally selected by Macallan's Master Whisky Maker after more than two years of searching through the Macallan's vast cellars of over 195,000 barrels. Each cask (the oldest whisky was distilled in 1940) was previously used to mature Oloroso sherry. As a result, the whisky as a deep copper color, along with an aroma of dried fruits, vanilla, green apples, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger. Rich, viscous wood spices dominate the palate, and are complemented by undertones of leather, cedar and violets. 

TASTING NOTES
Banana bread, grapefruit, peach ice cream

TECHNICAL DETAILS

> Bottled in: August - September 2022

> Barley: 100% organic Scottish

> Yeasts: Anchor and Fermentis

> Bottled at 48.5%

> Natural colour

> Non-chill filtered

SUGGESTED SERVE
Whisky Six: two parts whisky, four parts soda, over ice with a sprig of fresh mint

The Art Of The Glenrothes

Celebrate both the art and science of whisky making with a series of captivating art works created by The Glenrothes and Spanish Data Artist, Xavi Tribó. Music by Steven Crichton. Tribó was given access to all technical data from our distillery analysis to create a unique algorithm generating color and movement. The artist also mapped the entire Glenrothes Distillery in Speyside using a 3D laser scanner which allowed a frame of the distillery to be created to showcase the art within.   Gordon Motion, who has been the Master Whisky Maker at the Speyside distillery since 2009 said: “There’s something magical about the meeting of whisky with a cask, particularly a sherry seasoned cask – it’s difficult to define in words. Being unable to find the words, sparked the idea of expressing the relationship in a new way – through the visualization of data.”

The Glenrothes 36 Years Old is a rare single malt Scotch whisky enriched by generations of knowledge. Yielding only 168 bottles, the whisky celebrates both heritage and progress – a hidden gem coveted by those who care to seek.

In an artistic collaboration with The New Yorker artist Maddie Dai, the 36 Years Old packaging is adorned with original art inspired by the two worlds of Rothes and New York City, containing hidden gems for those who know.

This whiskey presents a subtle aroma of oak and spice with a taste of deep caramel, vanilla and a hint of citrus orange, delivering a soft, lingering finish of caramel, vanilla & light oak.

TASTING NOTES
This single-barrel straight bourbon whiskey's grain bill was crafted to produce a full-bodied and well-balanced flavor with a soft, lingering finish.

AROMA: Subtle oak & spice

TASTE: Deep caramel, vanilla & hint of citrus orange

FINISH: Soft lingering caramel, vanilla & light oak

About the Brand

Four-time NBA Champion and two-time MVP Stephen Curry is entering the spirits industry with the upcoming launch of Gentleman’s Cut Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Years in the making, this highly anticipated, fine-aged bourbon will be released worldwide this July by Game Changer Distillery located in Boone County (Independence, KY). 
“Celebrations take on many different forms, from intimate gatherings to major milestones, and at the center of each memorable moment is a spirit rooted in history and tradition,” said Stephen Curry. “I’m proud to have helped carefully craft a new signature Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Gentleman’s Cut. This rich, complex, and bold bourbon is the perfect offering to commemorate life’s great occasions, and will be part of a raised-glass toasting moment in the lives of my fans, friends, and family.” 
The name, Gentleman’s Cut speaks to the art of crafting a truly fine spirit, as well as to Curry’s skillful movement on and off the court. Motivated by his passion for premium bourbon, Curry was intimately involved in every step of the process – from the manufacturing, blending, and aging to the packaging and marketing efforts.

Aged 5-7 years and bottled at 90 proof, Gentleman’s Cut Kentucky straight bourbon is polished and smooth.

We’ve carefully crafted a blend of 75% Corn, 21% Rye, and 4% Malted Barley that delivers a seamless sip of honey, fresh vanilla bean, and rich caramel on the palate. The rye element engages earthy and spicy notes, while the dash of barley offers bold touches of cocoa and toast.

Housed in a uniquely designed basketball decanter; each bottle is individually blown and formed in the shape of a professional basketball. Every bottle sits on a raised pedestal base which is a classic rendition of a professional basketball court and includes a replica pebbled- leather stopper. It's the perfect special occasion gift for the basketball fan in all of us.

This extraordinary vodka is made from 100% premium soft wheat, distilled six times, then charcoal filtered twice through five feet of activated carbon. It drinks incredibly smooth with delicate notes of vanilla and undertones of coconut on the finish palette. 

Enjoy your favorite cocktail!
Available in a 750ml bottle.

Fraser and Thompson American Whiskey epitomizes excellence in every sip. Crafted with precision and a dedication to quality, this whiskey presents a harmonious blend of flavors that captivate the palate. Expect a rich tapestry of notes, from subtle hints of caramel to a nuanced embrace of oak, delivering a smooth and memorable tasting experience. Each bottle embodies the artistry and commitment to exceptional taste, making Fraser and Thompson a prized addition to any whiskey enthusiast's collection.

Our latest addition to the Woody Creek family of spirits has been years in the making. Our much-anticipated Colorado Bourbon, aged a minimum of four years in deeply charred new American oak, has just enough spice to get your attention, with hints of cinnamon, caramel, and honey in the background. Settle in to its complex personality and satisfyingly long finish, and youll agree that it was certainly worth the wait.

Bottle Size: 750ml

Celebrate special moments with the 99 Brand Birthday Shot Cake Gift Set! This delightful set features a deliciously flavored cake-inspired liqueur that captures the essence of birthday festivities. Perfect for toasting at parties or gifting to friends, it comes with colorful shot glasses to enhance the celebratory experience. Whether you're marking a milestone or simply indulging, this set brings fun and flavor to every occasion and is available at Royal Batch!

Packing: 50 ml x 99

Named after a dark, mystical owl represented in ancient Mexican folklore, El Buho Mezcal represents a new breed of agave spirits. Mezcal is often referred to as the grandfather of tequila because it's centuries older, but that's not completely accurate tequila is made from blue agave near Tequila, Mexico, while mezcal can be made from agave grown elsewhere in Mexico. El Buho Mezcal, made from agave grown in Oaxaca, Mexico the birthplace of mezcal is produced by a fifth-generation family of mezcal distillers. Near the El Buho farm in Oaxaca, espadin agave plants that are nearly a decade old are hand-selected by expert jimadors who determine exactly when each plant is perfectly ripened and ready to harvest.The hearts of the agave, or pias, are then slowly roasted in a stone pit fire between Oaxacan earth and local mesquite for an entire week, before they are crushed under a tahona (a stone mill). After the resulting mash is fermented, it is double pot distilled in the same alembic still that the first generation of El Buho Mezcal producers used. Crisp, smooth and incredibly inviting, El Buho is a mezcal without pretense. This El Buho is a limited release handcrafted in small batches by Octavio Jimenez Monterroza, with wild agave Cuishe sourced from San Pablo Huixtepec, Oaxaca.

Scottish Kings was founded by Randy Miller and his wife Linda. The avid golfers would visit Scotland many times and fell in love with the country. They set out on a mission "to create the most desirable gin in history while uniting those who value uncompromising quality, exquisite taste, and a gin as unique as its birthplace." Randy has held an affection for premium gin for a long time and Linda a Scotch aficionado created a blend of fresh lime and sweetness for the perfect Gimlet. It was decided that they would create a gin where quality, community, and thoughtful sourcing would all meet. It took 3 years of meticulous recipe-testing in order to blend the perfect distillation methods with just the right botanicals. In 2019 Scottish Kings Gin was launched. Distilled in the Scottish Highlands, the gin has 11 botanicals, many of them foraged in Scotland: juniper berries, coriander, cardamom, lime and orange peel, angelica root, licorice root, elderflower, rose petals, aronia berries, and basil. The result is an ultra-premium London dry or as they like to call it Highland dry gin. The spirit is built to have a masterful balance of 6 distinct flavors: juniper, citrus, floral, spice, herbal, and heat. At 92 proof it's also a perfect cocktail base. While a relative newcomer, Scottish Kings Gin has already garnered numerous prestigious awards, including a Double Gold at the 2019 and 2020 editions of the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and a 93-point rating from The International Review of Spirits.

This Cabernet has an herbal and floral nose, complemented by aromas of black cherry. The flavors are layered with tones of dried cherries, pomegranate and cocoa. The texture is rustic, yet silky, with a unique savory and long finish.

In 1815, Donald and Alexander Johnston began leasing nearly 1,000 acres of land on the island of Islay. Their intent was to raise and sell cattle on the land and as a result, they began growing barley to be used as feed for their livestock. Following a particularly bountiful harvest, the brothers distilled the excess grains they had grown into whisky, and sold it to the inhabitants of the island. Soon thereafter, the brothers found it more profitable to distill whisky than to raise cattle, and Laphroaig (pronounced La-froyg) Distillery was born. For over a century, the distillery would remain in the hands of one of Johnston's descendants. In 1954, however, Ian Hunter passed away childless and bequeathed the distillery to Bessie Williamson, a secretary that had been working at the distillery for two decades. Hunter was incredibly protective of the distillery while he slowly revealed its secrets to Williamson after she had earned his trust, Hunter prevented a cooper who was employed at the distillery from publishing his memoirs because they described the workings of the distillery in too great a detail. Laphroaig Single Malt Whisky is one of the most flavorful and intense whiskies made anywhere in the world. During Prohibition, it was one of the few whiskies still legally imported into the United States, as it was considered a medicinal spirit. Laphroaig Single Malt is made from the finest Scottish barley, which is then malted at the distillery and smoked over a peat flame. Unlike other distilleries which source peat from the Scottish mainland, the peat used to smoke Laphroaig barley is made from the heather, mosses and lichens of Islay and adds a distinct iodine-like flavor to the whisky. After the barley has been malted and peated, it is fermented before being twice-distilled through Laphroaig's copper-pot stills. The unique stills have an usually flat base and flat surfaces, which contributes to the overall intensity of the whisky. Laphroaig 25 Year Old Single Malt Whisky is aged for a minimum of 25 years in a combination of European oak casks that were previously used to mature Oloroso sherry and American oak casks that were previously used to mature bourbon. In addition, the maturing casks of whisky are laid to rest in the distillery's warehouses, which are situated along the shores of Loch Laphroaig. As a result, the whisky is imbued with a slightly salty tang that compliments the whisky's notes of dried fruits, cinnamon, and smoky peat. Once the whisky has matured for a minimum of 25 years, it is bottled at cask strength. Laphroaig 25 Year Old Single Malt Whisky was awarded the Gold Medal at the International Wine and Spirits Competition, where it was named "Best in Class." In addition, it earned a score of 95 points from Whisky Advocate, which said that the whisky "brilliantly fuses two different styles of whisky into a single, remarkable experience." 

100th Anniversary Limited Edition. This Yamazaki Mizunara Single Malt is comprised of meticulously selected malt whiskies all aged for a minimum of 18 years in solely Mizunara casks, created in honor of Suntory Whisky's centenary. The result showcases the rare, distinctive beauty of Mizunara oak, which is considered the signature “enhancer” of Yamazaki, providing unique Japanese character and elegance.

TASTING NOTES

COLOR: Reddish amber

NOSE: Rich and elegant top notes of dark cherry and ripe peach, with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg

PALATE: Subtly spiced organette with undernotes of Japanese incense

FINISH: Long and lingering, accentuated with clove, sandalwood and hints of dried coconut

Matured in American oak and Oloroso sherry casks, this sublime 19 year old whisky is the epitome of an aged Ardbeg. Part of a highly sought-after and collectable Ardbeg series, 19 Years Old Batch 3 is the latest expression. This sublime third batch is, like the bottles before it, is inspired by Islay’s Traigh Bhan beach.

Ardbeg Traigh Bhan masterfully performs the impossible – balancing the lull and crescendo of its intense flavours. However, the story behind this rare aged liquid is what truly sets it apart…

A whisky resigned to the furthest reaches of the Ardbeg Warehouse, Ardbeg Traigh Bhan 19 Years Old Batch 3 was one of the only spirits in the Distillery’s history to be bottled in the midst of a global lockdown. Having spent months on end behind closed doors, this unprecedented bottling is now ready to come out from the dark… and into the light.

Non chill-filtered at 46.2% ABV.

Color: Rose Gold.

Nose: In this whisky, faint waves of scented woodsmoke mingle with sea spray and pine resin. Wisps of aniseed toffee and sweet lilies follow on the breeze while fresh citrus zest laps over notes of cayenne pepper. With a splash of water, waxy notes and charcoal flow into droplets of classic Sherry and linseed oil.

Palete: A rush of rich, sappy textures is followed moments later by classic sweet smokiness. Tarry rope and treacle toffee plunge the palate into a second wave of soot and aniseed twists. Smoke bobs on the horizon, while smoked brown sugar, walnuts and spices gently dissolve away.

Finish: A long, unhurried finish carries bitter almonds and clove in its wake, before slowly drifting away.

Sweet agave with slight caramel and vanilla tones and a very smooth subtle whiskey finish. No artificial flavors or added sugars. 100% Blue Weber Agave-Hecho en Mexico.

THE DETAILS

Anteel Tequila's blend of Lowland and Highland agave forms the base for their award-winning Reposado. The agaves are harvested at the peak of maturity, cooked for a minimum of 35 hours, and distilled twice.

The unique blend is then rested in twice-used Tennessee whiskey barrels for a long eight months. The whiskey casks impart depths of warm vanilla and toasted oak notes, transforming Anteel Reposado into a true sipping tequila.

TASTING PROFILE

TASTE: Spicy and complex

AROMA: Vanilla, bavarian cream, kettle corn, and white raisins

FLAVOR: Same as aromas with notes of vanilla cake batter, pickled pepper, candied citrus, and white chocolate

FINISH: Peppery

Maker Notes

Rye Whiskey has deep roots in the story of American Whiskey.  When the colonists pushed out British Rum they didn’t give up drinking,  they just started making whiskey – Rye Whiskey.  Even George Washington had his own still at Mount Vernon, and made a Rye Whiskey for sale.  It was an unaged, unfiltered white lightning, but he double distilled it and sent it off to market. Early in his presidency, Washington imposed a tax on all whiskey made in the US.   The Rye Whiskey makers of western Pennsylvania objected to the tax and started the Whiskey Rebellion.   President Washington himself saddled up and led a Federal Militia into Pennsylvania to put down the insurrection.   Facing the Father of the Country backed by 12000 troops, the rebel farmers and distillers quietly dispersed. Not a shot was fired, and the rebellion came to an end.  The authority of the new national government was upheld, and Rye Whiskey – duly taxed – again flowed freely into pubs throughout country. Rye Whiskey remained popular until prohibition wiped out American Distilling.  Americans got used to the milder, simpler, lighter Canadian whiskey smuggled in during Prohibition.  After Repeal,  Rye Whiskey never reestablished itself.   Until now.  As the community has re-embraced bourbon and rich American Whiskeys over the past few years they have rediscovered Rye.  Rye is the fastest growing premium spirit in the world today.   Its complex flavors are easy to drink straight and add tremendous depth to cocktails.Riptide is CALI Distillery’s idea of a perfect small batch Rye Whiskey.   It is 93% rye with just enough malted barley to drive the fermentation process.  We are so enamored of this mash bill, that we do our best to bottle it as purely as it comes out of the single barrel.   Cask Strength, this 118 proof spirit has a beautiful amber color and an earthy overtone.  The rich butterscotch notes of oak complement the underlying spice of the Rye to make an incredibly smooth Rye Whiskey.