Created in 1860, Early Times grew up during the early days of the country, when most of America was still country. The name Early Times was chosen as a tribute to the old-fashioned method of making whisky, which included mashing grain in small tubs and distilling the whisky in copper stills over open fires. Today, the process of distilling Early Times is much more exacting, but it still delivers the unmistakable mellow taste that is reminiscent of the original American whisky experience.

Makers Notes

Full of sweet, fruity character, DOOCOT is light, intensely fruity, floral and complemented by a rich colour coming from the high quality bourbon casks it has matured in. Comprising of the same liquid as our first release Dream to Dram, but undisturbed for a longer oak maturation allowing complexity to develop while maintaining balance, we hope you find the core Kingsbarns spirit still remains firmly within.

Master Blender Isabella Wemyss has carefully selected a combination of Ex-Bourbon and STR (shaved, toasted and re-charred) ex-Portuguese red wine casks to mature DOOCOT.

Tasting Notes

Colour: Natural

Nose: Sweet and floral, soft brown sugar with banana cake batter and tropical notes

Palate: Pineapple syrup, summer berries and a hint of rhubarb

Finish: Kiwi fruit and citrus zest

Region: Lowland

Cask: Type Ex-Bourbon and Ex-STR Red Wine Barriques

About Doocot

Inspiration for the name of our new Single Malt came from the heart of our distillery at Kingsbarns. During the renovations of the old farmstead that began in 2013, efforts were made to restore, not replace, many parts of the historic building. One of these was its oldest space: The Doocot.

Scottish for Dovecot, the Doocot sits at the centre of our Fife distillery and holds our first fill cask from March 2015. As a space that once acted as home for doves and pigeons, it has now transitioned to a home for our story, but with its history still very much intact. Our new flagship single malt has enjoyed a longer maturation in cask, maintaining balance and developing complexity. Purchase a bottle today and become a part of that story.

Farewell Dream to Dram

The single malt that started it all here at Kingsbarns has been retired. As our first release back in 2018, Dream to Dram has, and will always have, a special place in our story; the first chapter comes to a close and we are so excited to continue our journey and take you along with us.

VIRGIL KAINE
Virgil Kaine started with one goal – to create the best damn whiskey around. Drawing on their culinary know-how, and driven by flavor, founders David Szlam and Ryan Meany, both accomplished chefs, were inspired to boldly blend, infuse and tinker with choice ingredients to craft category-shattering whiskeys. Proving that it’s not about stuffy tradition, but about taking what you know and taking chances.

Each of their spirits is a tribute to their dedication to making whiskey their way. A whiskey they’d want to drink.

Chef Mindset
Founded by two accomplished chefs, Virgil Kaine started with a simple idea: Let’s take our culinary know-how and use it to make great-tasting whiskey.

Spurred on by the latest infusing and maceration tricks and techniques, chefs David and Ryan source the best ingredients and apply the experimentation of a professional kitchen to the art of whiskey making. Everything is just a means to create the most delicious whiskeys they know – regardless of what the industry expects.

True to their Southern roots, they’re honest, unpretentious whiskey makers that aim to be as approachable as they are premium. Sure, they buck the system, but Virgil Kaine Lowcountry Whiskey is for the whiskey lover looking for something a little different, a little rebellious, and above all – damn tasty.

VIRGIL KAINE GINGER INFUSED BOURBON

Our original spirit has its own original spirit. This small batch creation puts a fresh twist on classic Southern bourbon. Starting with our full-bodied Lowcountry libation, we add a touch of heirloom ginger harvested just thirty miles from where it’s bottled. A single sip reveals a hint of vanilla with an ultra-smooth, well-balanced taste and sweet finish only found south of the Mason-Dixon Line.

TASTING NOTES

NOSE: Sorghum, orange & oats

TASTE: Dried apricot, ginger & sherry

FINISH: Full mouth finish with vanilla notes & slight tannins

After meeting strict aroma, taste and finish criteria, a single, mature rack of only 19 barrels is hand selected and begins its journey to become Calumet Farm Single Rack Black 12 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey. All barrels used are aged in a single, center cut rack from the ideal maturation location and conditions inside the rick house. We use a traditional mash bill of corn, rye and malted barley to craft this premium bourbon.

Tasting Notes

Color:  Warm, glowing golden amber

Nose:  Vanilla with aged oak and light spice

Taste:  Elaborate layers of caramel, spice and smoky wood

Finish:  Deep, satisfying and engaging

Experience the extraordinary consequence of Ardbeg's legendary purifier mysteriously vanishing from the still. In its absence, emerges the captivating and untamed Ardbeg Heavy Vapours, a whisky that defies convention.

Prepare to be enchanted as the familiar harmony between peat and floral fruitiness gives way to an intriguing disruption. Untamed darker flavors and alluring notes converge, enticing your senses and leading you on a thrilling tasting journey.

Indulge in this ominous dram, boasting dramatic, aromatic pungency like never before. As the Heavy Vapours rise, you'll find yourself captivated by the extraordinary balance of power and complexity.

Savor every moment as Ardbeg Heavy Vapours takes you on an adventure through bold and untamed flavor profiles. Are you ready to embrace the enigmatic allure of this exceptional whisky? Elevate your tasting experience with Ardbeg Heavy Vapours today! 

TASTING NOTES

Aroma: SMOKE rises with a cloying sweetness. Intense, pungent and aromatic, a distinctive farmyard scent drifts, along with a crunchy aroma, like CREOSOTE or tarry rope. A splash of water disturbs the vapours and DARK CHOCOLATE CREAM billows, laced with a ribbon of SMOKED ARTICHOKE.

Taste: Ardbeg’s UNTAMED darker flavours and notes have risen. A burst of bittersweetness SURGES, disturbing ashy coal DUST and casting a HAZE of CARDAMOM, peppermint and COFFEE grits. CLOUDS OF dark chocolate and mentholic eucalyptus ROLL IN, OBSCURING the fruit and floral notes usually found at the heart of ARDBEG. Wisps of ANISEED twists, CINNAMON balls and antiseptic lozenges FLOAT on the palate.

Finish: The aftertaste lingers LONG and BOLD, with an almost anaesthetising sensation.

Black Art 11 has been created using pre-renaissance casks from Bruichladdich Distillery (pre-2001) which have been safeguarded and maturing on Islay for 24 years.

An enigmatic alchemy which relies on nature, craftsmanship and the quiet passing of time, what happens inside each cask under cover of darkness in the depths of the warehouse remains a mystery. Black Art 11 is a testament to this elusive mastery. Using artisanal techniques passed down from one generation to the next; the spirit is pulled exclusively from Bruichladdich distillery pre-renaissance casks which have been patiently maturing on our island home for almost three decades. The finite single malt is created in secret by our head distiller, Adam Hannett, with the recipe only known to him. Putting our trust in Adam, he is given creative freedom to bring this incredible whisky to life. Using pre-renaissance Bruichladdich stock, Black Art 11 is unique and unrepeatable. A chance to experiment, take risks and push the boundaries of possibility; only Adam knows what has gone into creating the precious 24-year-old single malt. The barley and cask types are undisclosed, with the final recipe a mystery. Matured in the finest oak, this eleventh edition of Black Art showcases the captivating marriage of faith and ingenuity and we invite you to put your trust in us.

TASTING NOTES

COLOUR: Rich Tawny.

NOSE: Dried fruits, leather and a hint of citrus immediately open on the nose, followed by a fresh sea breeze. Sweet fruit and floral notes come to the fore, with poached pear, delicate rose hip syrup, black cherry, and sweet mango. The complexity of the single malt is apparent as the aromas continue to open, with cedar and mellow oak complemented with butterscotch, praline, honey, and a hint of cinnamon. Warming oats are balanced with fragrant notes of rose and pear drops.

PALATE: Dried fruits, dates, raisins, barley sugar, leather and oak open on the palate, followed by butterscotch sweetness, praline and hints of coconut and fresh citrus. Sweet apple and pear are married with toasted oak, warming wood spice, dark plums and marzipan, with layers of depth opening with each sip.

FINISH: Oak and dried fruit come to the fore, with Christmas cake notes of sultanas, fig, marzipan, and lingering honey adding to the beautifully rounded finish.

In 1977, Canadian Club 45 Year Old was crafted in batches and aged in barrels. This exquisite golden amber liquor tantalizes with a fusion of cozy pear notes, baking spices, toffee, and a subtle touch of leather in its aroma. On the palate, it unveils an essence reminiscent of espresso crema, harmonized with hints of wine, gently poached pear, and the delightful nutty essence of praline. Its well-rounded, velvety-smooth texture culminates in a lingering finish, a testament to the remarkable excellence derived from locally sourced grains.

Unveiling the Secrets of Laws Straight Ruby Cask | Limited Edition Delight! Discover the Rich Flavors and Exquisite Craftsmanship. Indulge in Luxury.

Enjoy the following cocktail recipe: 

60 ml Bulleit Rye Whiskey
5 ml Amaro Averna
7 ml St. Elizabeth's Allspice Dram
2 dashes DeGroffs Pimento Bitters
Star anise, for garnish

Add all ingredients except garnish into a shaker. Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glas.Garnish with star anise.

The 99 Brand from Sazerac Company, Inc consists of intense liqueurs that are made in Louisville, Kentucky and bottled at a high 99 proof (45.5% alcohol by volume). They offer an intense drinking experience with sweet and fruity flavors that embody the brand's fun, easygoing, colorful, and high-energy approach. With an explosion of extreme flavor in every shot, these are bound to liven up a party. 99 Brand currently has a number of liqueurs in their lineup, including Apples, Bananas, Blackberries, Butterscotch, Cinnamon, Grapes, Oranges, Strawberries, Xxpresso, and the classic Peppermint among others. Many of them are suitable for mixing among themselves as well. The high proof makes them perfect for mixology as well as shots since their intense taste lets them go toe-to-toe with vodka. The 99 Schnapps Bananas has an intense tropical taste and aroma that's perfect for various cocktails and frozen drinks. It goes particularly well with 99 Cinnamon, fruit juices, or even chocolate liqueur. 

French luxury meets pre-Prohibition inspired ‘rye-forward’ whiskey to deliver a truly decadent whiskey experience for the Redemption Cognac Cask Finish. To create this unique limited-edition offering, Master Blender Alan Kennedy takes our award-winning High Rye Bourbon and finishes it in complex Cognac casks. The result is a truly wonderful whiskey that delivers elegant and bold flavors, balanced with a warming sweetness and Redemption’s signature ‘rye-forward’ finish.

Flavor Profile

NOSE: Juicy floral notes of hibiscus, concord grape, and the warmth of clove and allspice

PALATE: Dark stone fruits (plum, peach preserves), spiced poached pear, with a layered tannin complexity from the French oak

FINISH: Warming, long finish of buttered pecan, praline, baking spice

Maker Notes

These barrels are hand selected to be in our single barrel program and sought after by bourbon enthusiasts. We estimate that 5-8% of all the barrels we taste are of single barrel quality.  These barrels typically have a unique and distinct flavor profile, as the wood from each barrel imparts its own characteristics into the whiskey.

DESCRIPTION
Iconic trailblazers of craft brewing, Goose Island is a perfect partner for innovation. This bespoke blend of 6 and 7 year Kentucky bourbon has been aged an additional 12 months in Bourbon County stout barrels, then married with a beautiful 9 year Kentucky bourbon, creating an expression bursting with chocolate malt and dried cherry.

TASTING NOTES
Dark chocolate, honey, toasted almond, and vanilla cream create an enveloping, decadent aroma. On the palate, roasted malt, cacao, and allspice lead to lasting balance of exquisite flavor.

Yellowstone Limited Edition represents an annual exploration in top-shelf blends and finishes. Making each year a unique and sought after release. For 2023, we created a delicately balanced blend of 7-year, 13-year and 16-year bourbons, that is then finished in Tokaji casks. Available in limited quantities for those who seek it.

TASTING NOTES

Nose: Honey, green grapes and freshly baked cinnamon.

Palate: Dry spice followed by caramel, dark cherry, citrus and white pepper.

Finish: Dry tobacco, honeysuckle and smokey oak.

In 1846, John Dewar began blending the finest whisky he could source in Scotland and bottling it with his own name on the label. Within a decade, Dewar was supplying whisky to bars and hotels throughout Scotland. By the turn of the century, the brand had expanded to become one of the best selling whiskies in the world and today remains the best-selling Scotch whisky in the United States. By the end of the 19th century, the famed Dewar's Aberfeldy Distillery became operational. Situated by the Pitilie Burn, the small river has served as a source of pure water to this day. After the malted Scottish barley is brought in, it is left to ferment for an extended period of time, before being distilled in tall pot stills. The Aberfeldy single malt that is produced here remains the heart of Dewar's blend today. The premises are open for tours and cask tasting with a whisky lounge and cafe on hand. Dewar's whisky is crafted by blending together "the rarest of rare whiskies from across Scotland." The backbone is that 27-year-old single malt whisky that is crafted at Aberfeldy Distillery. Once the 27-year-old is married together with other whiskies, the resulting blend is allowed to rest again in oak casks. This secondary maturation process "is a marriage made in heaven ensuring our whiskies are even smoother and creamier," said Dewar's retired master blender Thomas Aitken. It's this great foundation and the signature "double aging" process that have made Dewar's the most awarded blended Scotch whisky in the world. Where the "double aged" series ends, the innovative and premium Double Double picks up. Created by Dewar's Master Blender Stephanie MacLeod, this 27-year-old expression takes the matured single malt and grain whiskies and blends them, then lets each style age separately. Afterwards, both are blended together and re-casked for an additional month. In the end, the liquid is transferred to Paolo Cortado sherry casks for a round of finishing, before being bottled at 92 proof. The 4-sided bottle reflects the 4 stages of the aging process.

BLEND OF STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKIES

DESCRIPTION

The Discovery Series showcases the art of blending hand-selected, supremely aged bourbon. For each release, team members throughout the distillery taste, analyze, and vote on the best recipe. It is a celebration of our collaborative spirit, working together to create something unique and spectacular.

TASTING NOTES

A burst of vanilla, cedar, and candied orange evolves into dark chocolate and black cherry with floral accents. A bold, balanced and ringing finish completes this one-of-a kind cask strength blend.

Maker Notes

The King of Kentucky Single Barrel 16 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey is a prestigious gem, aged for 16 years to perfection. Its deep amber color hints at its rich flavors of caramel, oak, and vanilla. With each sip, you'll taste a harmonious blend of dried fruits, spices, and a subtle smokiness, ending in a smooth finish. This limited release, unique in each bottle, is a prized possession for bourbon enthusiasts, showcasing the pinnacle of craftsmanship and flavor.

Family-owned and artisan-crafted in Greece, Kastra Elion is the original Premium Sipping Vodka distilled from Greek olivespicked by hand, then blended with curated grains and natural spring water from crystalline rock to produce a vodka of unparalleled smoothness and timeless sophistication. Named after the ancient castle that stands guard over the hills and olive groves of Nafpaktos, Kastra Elion combines tradition, innovation and a love for the flavors and heritage of the Mediterranean.

Another distillery in the new-school 1960s whisky-boom era, Glenallachie Distillery was built in 1967 with a view to producing spirit for blending. Traditionally it has always produced a malty spirit, reasonably light in character; however a recent change in ownership has seen changes to production methods, particularly lengthened fermentation, which will see Glenallachie’s profile change in the coming year. Consequently the latter vintages, which are really quite rare as single malt bottlings, will eventually be no more.