New Products

A very exciting new launch from our sister company Speciality Drinks Ltd... Introducing: Port Askaig!! "The single malts of Islay are arguably Scotland’s most talked about whiskies and are recognised for their sweet, fruity flavours and smoky, peaty character. Port Askaig, Speciality Drinks’ new range of single Islay malt whiskies, achieves the perfect balance of these flavours and embodies the unique spirit of Islay and its people. The range has been developed to appeal to the novice whisky drinker while meeting the demands of the most discerning of whisky connoisseurs. Speciality Drinks have selected what they consider to be the most perfectly balanced Islay single malt and created a range that they believe will become recognised as a true Islay classic. Each expression within the range, from the youthful yet powerful Cask Strength, to the perfectly-balanced 17 year old and the elegant and refined 25 Year Old, is bottled in limited batches each expected to last approximately one year. While recognising that each bottling will vary, the aim is to achieve a consistency of quality and character over time. To ensure each whisky maintains its original flavour and character, the whiskies are not chill-filtered and no colouring is added. In a world of change and innovation, there is still a place for the tried and tested approach. The traditional yet contemporary look of the packaging and expert cask selection will ensure Port Askaig can stand side by side with Islay’s more established brands. Remaining true to the practice of the early 1900’s, we bottle Port Askaig 17 & 25 year old at Imperial 80 proof (today’s 45.8%vol) and Cask Strength at Imperial 100 proof (57.1%vol)." How exciting, eh? You can read Tim F's tasting notes on the Port Askaig 17yo here on the TWE Blog

Phew! A massive batch of new releases with some real stars in the bunch. First up, we have two things released in tribute to the late, great, Michael Jackson: this book of new writing on whisky and beer compiled by Ian Buxton and featuring the likes of Dave Broom, John Hansell and Charlie MacLean is essential reading for fans of the grain. All the profits are going to the Parkinson's Disease Society. We also have a liquid tribute to MJ as well, in the form of a blend of his tasting samples produced in association with Doug McIvor from our friends at Berry Bros and Whisky magazine. On to the rest of this malty cornucopia. As well as some choice new selections from Douglas Laing, we've got a flight of Arrans finished in fortified wine casks, the new Yoichi 20 year old, the welcome return of Glenglassaugh and two of the most sought-after malts so far this year - Springbank 18 year-old and the peatiest Ardbeg ever: Supernova. You can read our own Tim F's tasting notes for the Supernova here on the TWE Blog .