Lochlea Sowing Version / Redbreast Kentucky Oak / Flaming Coronary heart 2022

Ben Nevis 1996 (The Whisky Jury)

Final 12 months The Whisky Jury acquired a cask of Ben Nevis 1996 from the dual daughters of an ex-RAF pilot referred to as Idris McLellan. Not solely is that this good whisky, it additionally tells the nice and cozy story of this WWII soldier on the again label.

It was bottled from a refill hogshead after 25 years of maturation, and it’s anticipated to be launched throughout the subsequent two weeks or so. Please have mercy on the retailers, who will solely have a number of bottles…

Lochlea Sowing Version

Lochlea Sowing Version is an upcoming launch from this start-up Lowlands distillery. This would be the first of 4 annual bottlings, every with a distinct theme based mostly on the 4 seasons. Matured in first-fill bourbon barrels, it goals to be a younger, fruity whisky. Bottled at 48% ABV and launched 21 March 2022.

Compass Field Flaming Coronary heart 2022

The whisky impressed by a rock tune – On tour once more in 2022. Compass Field Flaming Coronary heart is getting a brand new 2022 launch, the seventh version already and nonetheless based mostly round Caol Ila, Laphroaig and Talisker single malts. Their trademark French oak customized barrels additionally play a job.

They are saying it’s the fruitiest Flaming Coronary heart of latest years, and within the recipe there’s even 3% of The Nectar’s fifteenth anniversary bottling and 1,3% of Flaming Coronary heart 2018. This restricted launch consists of 9540 bottles and it’s anticipated in the summertime.

Redbreast Kentucky Oak Version

Redbreast is planning a Redbreast Kentucky Oak Version, bottled at 101 proof (50.5% proof). It’s completed in American oak casks from the Taylor Household elk cave farm. Based on the label we are able to count on hints of toasted almonds, cedar wooden, toffee and wealthy oak spices.

Bushmills Black Bush 80/20 PX Sherry Cask Reserve

Black Bush 80/20 is a brand new journey retail unique from Bushmills. This blended Irish whiskey is predicated on Black Bush and consists of 80% single malt whiskey aged in sherry casks (a part of which in Pedro Ximénez casks) and 20% grain whiskey.

Too dangerous it’s bottled at a low 40% ABV. Out there in choose airports for € 32 (1 litre bottle).

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