Woodford Reserve Derby 146 2020 Edition
Woodford ReserveĀ®ļø, the Presenting Sponsor of the Kentucky DerbyĀ®ļø, is honoring āThe Greatest Two Minutes in Sportsā with the release of its 2020 commemorative Derby bottle.It features the work of Louisville artist Richard Sullivan, a former Atlanta Braves baseball player. Sullivanās stunning watercolor image is of thoroughbreds as they thunder toward the finish line, with the famed Twin Spires of Churchill Downs in the background.
Starward Ginger Beer Cask #6
Starward Ginger Beer Cask is back, our most popular and sought after Starward Project to date. Now in its sixth release, this delicious single malt whisky is more expressive than ever and the teamās most experimental to date. The ginger beer recipe is a closely guarded secret by the distillery production team but includes huge amounts of ginger, lemongrass and citrus peel. The ginger beer was brewed in-house and aged in EX Starward whisky barrels for 6 months before being disgorged. Our red wine and Apera casks were blended together before being finished in the ginger beer casks for over a further 6 months and bottled. Loaded with citrus peel and spicy ginger, itās a zesty little number with aromas of dark chocolate and orange, with a palate of fiery ginger, fresh vanilla, and pineapple.
Nose: Ginger, orange and dark chocolate.
Palate: Strong spicy ginger, fresh vanilla and pineapple, balanced by sweet raisins and fig.
Finish: A big, warming mouthfeel with candied ginger and citrus.
Starward Dolce
Dolce, a single, limited release, is a melding of juicy wine and oak characters with a flourish of sweet āSicilianā notes; marshmallow and cola. A twice distilled single malt spirit. Made with Australian barley and brewers' yeast for extra flavour. This Single Malt Australian Whisky was matured in Australian red wine barrels and then finished in barrels that held an Australian interpretation of a Sicilian Dessert Wine.
It is the newest release from the Starward Projects, a program where distillers get to experiment with different whiskies and create flavour forward and unique expressions. That is why Dolce is unlike any released before. Intriguing marshmallow and cola characters melding with the Starward stamp of red wine barrel maturation, it is an embodiment of the Italian word for sweet, Dolce. This one's a stunning straight sipper, especially with a cheeseboard, after dinner or just as your dessert!
Nose: Dried fruits, toasted marshmallows, and marzipan.
Palate: Initial sweetness on the front palate, rich dried fruits, brown sugar, cola and toasted marshmallows.
Finish: Palate is viscous, caramelised but enough tannin leaving a well-balance finish.
BenRiach 20 Year Old 1997 Cask 4437 Batch 15 Marsala Hogshead
- Aged : 20 years
- Cask Type : Marsala Hogshead
- Appearance : Deep Autumn russet and gold.
- Nose : Sweet Valencia orange and peach segments on a cream and biscuit base, smothered in syrupy fruit glaze.
- Palate : Peach melba and sweet clementine fruit salad with lingering fresh double cream and toasted almond into the finish.
Benriach The Twelve
SHERRY RICH MATURATION FOR DEPTH AND SMOOTHNESS
āSherry rich maturation and layers of dark berry fruit encapture the flavours of Benriach in the autumn.ā
- Rachel Barrie, Master Blender
The Twelve is a rich and smooth expression of Benriach Single Malt. Matured in a sherry rich profile with the addition of bourbon and port casks, this intriguing malt has layers of baked fruit, maple honey sweetness and lingering oak spice.
Benriach The Smoky Ten
SUBLIMELY SMOOTH INTRODUCTION TO BENRIACH SWEET SMOKE
āIntense smoked applewood flavour with honeyed sugar maple, all woven together with rich layers of smoke.ā
- Rachel Barrie, Master Blender
The Smoky Ten is distilled using malted barley smoked with Highland peat. This wood rich Highland peat imparts distinctly sweet and smoky notes into Benriach peated whiskies. Enriched with three cask maturation using bourbon barrels, toasted virgin oak and Jamaican rum casks for layers of sunripe fruit, aromatic smoky sweetness and toasted oak spice. The Smoky Ten is an ideal introduction for explorers wanting to try a different style of peated whisky to the more traditional Islay malts.
Benriach The Original Ten
SIGNATURE SMOOTH AND MULTI-LAYERED STYLE
āLuscious orchard fruit on a base of beautiful vanilla cream and pastry, that for me is The Original Ten.ā
- Rachel Barrie, Master Blender
The Original Ten encapsulates the signature smooth and multilayered character of Benriach. Three cask matured for at least ten years in bourbon barrels, sherry casks and virgin oak, to create layers of luscious orchard fruit, sumptuous honeyed malt and toasted oak, all interwoven with a subtle trace of smoke. The perfect introduction to our signature style and richly layered Speyside Single Malt.
Kura The Whisky Rum Cask Finish Malt Whisky
āFrom Okinawa to The Worldāā¦
Kura Pure Malt Whisky is the latest premium Japanese Whisky expression of Helios Distillery from Okinawa Island.
Situated in Nago-city, the Northern Area of Okinawa that is known for its rich natural environment, Helios has placed high value on preservation of the environment and making the best use of Okinawaās natural resources and history and dedicate to produce authentic and good whiskies.
Based on the principal, Tadashi Matsuda, the founder, Helios Co. has been distilling spirits for over 50 years and promoting the identity, culture, and know-how of Okinawa. This is why, the companyās main theme is āFrom Okinawa to The Worldā!
Kura Rum Cask Malt Whisky is a blended malt whisky made with malted barley, yeast, and water. It is rested minimum three years in American Oak barrels. Being originally a Japanese Rum producer, Helios Co. has second aged the precious whisky in their own local Japanese Rum barrels to attain a perfectly balanced whisky with hints of tropical fruits, vanilla a seaweed. The blend consists of varying malt whiskies that are aged up to 18 years, while the youngest whisky in the blend is three years.
Nose: Tropical fruits, citrus blended with honey and hints of vanilla and Japanese rum
Palate: Sweet caramel with vanilla notes up front, joined with tropical citrus fruits balanced with peat from oak barrels
Finish: Hints of toffee filled with rum, seaweed, and orange oil with toasty cereals with vanilla coating
Reki Blended Whisky
āFrom Okinawa to The Worldāā¦
Reki Blended Whisky is the latest premium Japanese Whisky expression of multiple award winning Helios Distillery from Okinawa Island.
Situated in Nago-city, the Northern Area of Okinawa that is known for its rich natural environment, Helios has placed high value on preservation of the environment and making the best use of Okinawaās natural resources and history, and dedicate to produce authentic and good products.
Based on the principal, Tadashi Matsuda, the founder, Helios Co. has been distilling spirits over 50 years and promoting the identity, culture, and know-how of Okinawa. This is why, companyās main theme is āFrom Okinawa to The Worldā!
Reki Blended Whisky, is the latest product from Helios. It is blended whisky made with malted barley, grain, yeast and water using the years of productions experience of Helios Distillery.
Being originally a Japanese Rum producer, Helios Co. uses ex-American barrels for its rum production, hence Reki the whisky is as well aged in ex-bourbon barrels to attain a perfectly balanced whisky with hints of tropical fruits, vanilla a seaweed.
The blend consists of malt whiskies distilled at Helios, while the blend is younger than three years.
Reki Blended Whisky is:
- āAn exclusive whisky from multiple award winning Helios distilleryā
- āLimited allocation around the world.ā
- āRepresent the true heritage and made with the best ingredients from Okinawa Islandā
- āGold Medalā winner from Stuttgart International Spirits Competition 2019
BenRiach 27 Year Old 1991 Cask 1850 Batch 16 Madeira Hogshead
BenRiach 21 Year Old 1997 Cask 7858 Batch 16 Virgin Oak Hogshead
Aged : 21 years
Cask Type : Virgin Oak
Appearance : Orange gold.
Nose : A confectionery shop of blackcurrant sweets, sugared pineapple cubes, strawberry bonbons and chocolate coated honeycomb.
Palate: Pineapple, vanilla and honeycomb with coconut ice and sugar candy. Blackberry cream builds into the long-lasting sweet, fruity finish.
BenRiach 21 Year Old 1997 Cask 4438 Batch 16 Marsala Hogshead
Aged : 21 years
Cask Type : Marsala
Appearance : Burnt orange sunset
Nose : Deliciously sweet with clementine segments, grape and vanilla ice cream in fruit syrup with a blacknote of milk chocolate hazelnut.
Palate : A fruit cocktail of nectarine, pear, pineapple and grape with red cherry lingering into the mouthwatering finish.
Woodford ReserveĀ® Master Collection Select American Oak
The 2018 Masterās Collection Select American Oak Kentucky Bourbon has been matured in one specific terroir sourced oak - Ozark. This Ozark Oak was selected for its terroirās fast-growing characteristics. Having barrels that share a common wood structure gives this special batching of Woodford Reserve a distinct nutty and sweet aromatic character that will remind you of warm baked goods.
Tasting Notes
- Color : Peruvian Brown
- Aroma : Crisp yeasty and bready notes mingle with soft oak, vanilla, milk chocolate and marzipan. Walnut, pecans and Fall leaves bring the oak tannins forward.
- Taste : Soft nutty character and a sip of sweet tea bring a deep hint of peach and cocoa powder to life.
- Finish : Long and warm with a hint of wood spice.
- Mash Bill : 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malt
- Proof : 90.4
Woodford ReserveĀ® Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
The perfectly balanced taste of our Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey is distilled, matured, and bottled in Kentucky and delivers bold and spicy character. Made with a lower amount of rye in the mash bill than most contemporary rye whiskies, Woodford Reserve Rye Whiskey is representative to a more traditional Kentucky Rye. Itās bold character and emphasis on spice delivers a long and sweetly spiced finish.
Awards & Accolades
2020 - GOLD MEDAL at San Francisco World Spirits Competition
2018 - 1st Place at International Whisky Competition | EXCELLENT, HIGHLY RECOMMEND at Ultimate Spirits Challenge | Gold Medal at Class Bartender Awards
Cocktail Ideas - Rye Old Fashioned
- 2 oz Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
- 1/2 oz Ginger Honey Syrup
- 3 dashes Woodford Reserve Spiced Cherry Bitters
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[Bundle] Glenglassaugh Sandend + The GlenDronach Cask Strength Batch 12
No. 1 - Glenglassaugh SandendĀ
Colour:Ā Summer Gold
Nose:Ā Soft buttery vanilla ice-cream drenched in tropical fruit, with chocolate and a touch of sea salt.
Palate:Ā Waves of salted-caramel with an effervescent burst of pineapple, cherry and grapefruit, enlivened by the ocean shore.
No. 10 - The GlenDronach Cask Strength Batch 12
Nose:Ā Dark fruit cake, with some chocolate covered coffee beans, and woody spices.
Palate:Ā Sweet dates and raisins, toasted walnuts, affogato, and cinnamon and ginger spice.
Finish:Ā Bakewell tart and some black pepper.
The GlenDronach Cask Strength Batch 12
Glenglassaugh Portsoy
Our neighbouring harbour village of Portsoy inspires the deep maritime flavour of this richly peated single malt. Matured in sherry, bourbon and port casks, over time the full-bodied depth of Glenglassaugh Portsoy grows, harmoniously balanced with the rich coastal character of our peated spirit.
Colour: Deep amber
Nose: Rich maritime waves infused with tropical fruit and sherried dark soy, rolling into port with liquorice and sea kelp.
Palate: Full-bodied with dark chocolate, fermented soy and charred mango with treacle and a crack of sea salt.