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This whiskey news report highlights a variety of new releases and announcements from various distilleries. Notable releases include a 200th-anniversary Mallen time-space collection, a Glenmorangie ice cream-inspired whiskey available in the Netherlands and Belgium, a share purchase of a whiskey distillery group by Kari, a Big Peat 15th-anniversary edition, Kingsbar Distillery's first peated whiskey, a Johnny Walker bottle with environmental benefits and reduced weight, an Octo Series release, and a redesigned Killhumman 100% Islay. Other announcements include new wood finishes from Tomatin Distillery, a redesigned Shivers Regal bottle, a 35-year-old Glenallachie, an independent Highland Park bottling from Duncan Taylor, a new Redbreast 18-year-old, a Jimmy Russell bourbon, Angels Envy triple cask release, Jack Daniel's Single Barrel special release, and a 25th-anniversary SL Distillery release. The report also promotes upcoming live tastings on whiskey.com and whiskey.de.

Hello and welcome to the whiskey.com news on September 23, 2024.

We have several interesting news items.

First, Mallen is celebrating its 200th anniversary with the Time Space Collection. This collection, with two or three bottlings, includes "Space," a blend of two single malts. The outer ring is from a 1940 vintage (84 years old), and the core is from a 2018 distillation at the new distillery. Only 200 sets are available. Pricing inquiries should be directed to Mallen.

Next is the Time Space Mastery, a non-age-statement bottling with 14 different cask finishes.

We also have news I've already covered, concerning the Glenmorangie "Tale of Ice Cream," a sweet, creamy whiskey with honey and notes of lavender. It's available at whiskey.com for consumers in the Netherlands and Belgium.

A follow-up on the Distel Group news: The group, which includes Buachaille, Habanero, Deanston, and Toomore distilleries, has formed a subgroup. Kari recently purchased a 14.6% stake for $92 million USD. The group is now part of Cape Vin, a South African holding company.

Further news: Big Peat 15th Anniversary Edition, a predominantly red wine cask finish with 50% ABV, is available at whiskey.com in the Netherlands and Belgium.

Kingsbar Distillery is launching its first peated whiskey, the Kingsbar Coaltown. This new core range whiskey is matured 100% in ex-peated casks, resulting in a peated flavor profile. The non-age-statement bottling has 46% ABV.

Johnny Walker is introducing an environmentally friendly, lightweight whiskey bottle. Weighing only 180g, this bottle will drastically reduce the environmental impact of glass production. It holds a new variant of the Blue Label. Only 888 bottles will be available in 2025. The company plans to share the lightweight bottle technology in the future.

The Octo Series 15 (151, 152, 153) is also a highlight. These highly-peated whiskies are expensive and, according to the report, some editions may be quickly sold out. Check whiskey.com for availability.

Killman is also launching a 100% Islay 2024 bottling. This 9-year-old (at least), non-chill-filtered, uncolored bottling with 50% ABV is a redesign of the 100% Islay series and includes an age statement.

Tomatin Distillery is releasing three new wood-finished bottlings: Madera, Amarone, and Tempano cask finishes. These 10 bottlings are available at 40% ABV and are also available at whiskey.com for consumers in the Netherlands and Belgium.

Shivers Regal 18-year-old is receiving a new, slimmer, and taller bottle design with reduced glass weight and intensified coloring. The release date is scheduled for the end of September.

Glenallachie 35-year-old, Billy Walker's oldest Glenallachie whisky, is a blend of three PX sherry hogsheads, one oloroso puncheon, and two virgin oak barrels with 48% ABV. No coloring or chill filtration. Available at whiskey.com.

Independent bottler Duncan Taylor is releasing the Accolade Highland Park 1970. This 54-year-old Highland Park is available in 158 bottles. The cask has been in Duncan Taylor's possession since its inception. It boasts 42.9% ABV and sherry cask maturation.

From Ireland, Red Breast 18-year-old, an Irish single pot still whiskey, is now a permanent addition to the core range, expanding from the core range four years prior. It's available at 46% ABV and matured in Cream Sherry casks.

Turning to the United States, Wild Turkey is partnering with bourbon legend Jimmy Russell. A special 8-year-old bourbon, the Jimmy Russell, will be released internationally this fall. It has a 50.5% ABV.

Angels Envy is expanding its Signature Series with a new triple cask finish (Hungarian Oak, Spanish Campin Oak, and French Oak). The release is scheduled for October. This 92 proof (46% ABV) bottling will be available in the US and, hopefully, internationally.

Jack Daniels is releasing a Single Barrel special release called Koi Hill. Bottled at cask strength, the whisky is between 61 and 68.75% ABV depending on the warehouse level. It's approximately 11 years old.

Finally, SL Distillery in Bavaria, Germany, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a Distillers' Choice Edition. Using five undisclosed casks, this bottling boasts 48.8% ABV with no coloring or chill filtration. Available at whiskey.de and whiskey.com.

Upcoming Live Tastings: Live tastings will be held on whiskey.com and whiskey.de. The first, featuring Patrick, will be on October 31st at 7:00 CEST (whiskey.com) and 8:00 CEST (whiskey.de). Live tasting kits are available for purchase on whiskey.com.

Thank you for watching.