Welcome to Inbox, our weekly round up of whisky news and PR material that has found its way in to our WFE email. It was created as we cannot write full articles or do justice to every piece received. It features items from around the world of whisky and is published by us each Friday. Within Inbox we aim to write a few lines detailing each press release/piece of news/PR event that we have received and provide links, where possible, for you to find out further information.
Here is the round-up of the news from this week.
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Glenglassaugh
The coastal Highland distillery of Glenglassaugh has revealed a complete brand overhaul that includes new packaging and core range. Both are said to be influenced by the land and sea and the vibrant coastal spirit produced at Glenglassaugh. The centrepiece of the new range is the Glenglassaugh 12 years old - the first age statement released to feature whisky distilled at Glenglassaugh since it reopened after a lengthy closure in 2008.
The Glenglassaugh 12 years old (pictured, above centre) has been matured in a combination of ex-bourbon, ex-sherry and ex-red wine casks. It has been bottled at 50% ABV and will cost £50. The whisky is joined by two others in the new range - Sandend (pictured, above left) and Portsoy (pictured, above right). All have been created by Dr. Rachel Barrie, the Master Blender for Glenglassaugh.
Glenglassaugh Sandend is named after the sweeping crescent beach of Sandend Bay, which the distillery overlooks. It has been matured in ex-bourbon, ex-sherry and ex-manzanilla sherry casks and is bottled at 50.5% ABV. A bottle will cost £55. Portsoy uses the distillery's rare peated spirit and is named after the nearby village. It has been matured in ex-bourbon, ex-sherry and ex-Port casks and is bottled at 49.1% ABV. A bottle will cost £60. All will be available in specialist whisky retailers worldwide.
"The new portfolio brings together all the key elements of Glenglassaugh’s spirit. Inspired by its truly unique coastal location, the new expressions transport us to a place where the spirit is awakened and invites us to stop, take a breath and appreciate our surroundings."Dr. Rachel Barrie.
White Peak
The English distillery of White Peak has announced the launch of a new limited edition - the Wire Works Alter Ego. The whisky uses the distillery's signature lightly peated single malt but with a twist. The release sees spirit used that has been distilled using alternate cut points on the still. This has resulted in different peat characteristics and fruitier elements to appear. The spirit has then been matured in first-fill ex-bourbon barrels and is bottled at 51.8% ABV. Wire Works Alter Ego will be available from the distillery shop and via www.whitepeakdistillery.co.uk. It will also be sold through selected specialist whisky retailers in the UK. A bottle will cost £65.
"Alter Ego is an example of how we are exploring and developing different approaches during our whisky-making to reveal new personality in our spirit. We are still on a learning curve and it is exciting to share this with our customers."Max Vaughan / Founder of White Peak.
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