Irish Distillers extend the "Irish Single Pot Still" range with Powers and Midleton Brands

Irish Distillers extend the "Irish Single Pot Still" range with Powers and Midleton Labels
Pernod Ricard the owners of Irish Distillers has launched two new "Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey"# brands as part of its initiative to celebrate the provenance and quality of this unique Irish whiskey style, and to highlight the diverse flavour spectrum of the reinvigorated Irish whiskey category.

Powers and Midleton will join Redbreast and Green Spot as brand names in a formidable new portfolio of "Single Pot Still" whiskeys emanating exclusively from the multi-award winning Midleton Distillery in Co. Cork. The company has also announced a whiskey development programme with the aim of creating and releasing regular new expressions of "Irish Single Pot Still" Whiskey across its brand portfolio each year.

“Single pot still Irish whiskey is truly the jewel in the crown of Ireland’s rich whiskey tradition; a tradition which we have carefully nurtured over the years at the Midleton Distillery” said  Alex Ricard (Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard Chairman and Chief Executive) “There has been tremendous interest in single pot still Irish whiskey in recent times so this is the perfect opportunity to rejuvenate and restore this exceptional whiskey style to its former glory. By adding the prestigious Powers and Midleton brand names to our range of single pot still Irish whiskeys, we will offer more flavour variety and create even more interest among whiskey enthusiasts and aficionados worldwide.”

Powers John’s Lane Release honours the silent distillery and spiritual home of the Powers brand at John’s Lane in Dublin. This new expression features a distillate which is true to the pot still style of the original distillery and bears the distinctive honey and spice style that made Powers famous. Bearing a 12 year old age statement, the whiskey has been matured in first fill bourbon barrels with a contribution of whiskey which has been matured in Oloroso sherry butts.

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Powers John’s Lane Release Tasting Notes
Bottled at 46% ABV | Aged 12 years | Non chill filtered



Nose: An abundance of earthy aromas, leather, tobacco with layers of charred wood, dark chocolate and treacle toffee.
Taste: Full bodied spice front followed by vanilla, honey and dried apricot.
Finish: Lingering honey sweetness on toasted oak.

The first ongoing single pot still Irish whiskey to carry the Midleton name – Midleton Barry Crockett Legacy – pays tribute to celebrated second generation Master Distiller who, more than anyone, has shaped with the world-famous Midleton style. Representing Barry Crockett’s personal selection of first fill bourbon whiskeys with the inspired inclusion of whiskey which has matured in unseasoned American barrels, this expression displays a distinctive pot still complexity yet is refined and poised on the finish.

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Midleton Barry Crockett Legacy Tasting Notes
Bottled at 46% ABV | NAS 12-25 years | Non chill filtered
Nose: Elegant aroma of vanilla and toasted oak complimented by a touch of lime, succulent green berries, pears and green sweet pepper.
Taste: Light pepper carries onto fresh citrus, limes and mandarin orange sweetness. A hint of cinnamon with vanilla and oak reveals its years spent in American oak.
Finish: The full spectrum of flavours lasts well into the finish, slowly fading to expose the clean American oak foundation.

Both Redbreast and Green Spot benefited from the introduction of upgraded packaging in April 2011. The elegant presentation of both the Powers John’s Lane Release and Midleton Barry Crockett Legacy, similarly reflect the growing stature of the Irish Distillers’ growing single pot still portfolio.
All four brands will also bear the Single Pot Still whiskeys of Midleton quality mark on the back label in order to communicate the unique provenance and heritage of the distillery and of these exceptional whiskeys.

# The Irish whiskey industry changed the terminology used to describe its most famous whiskey style in April 2011. ‘Pure Pot Still’ Irish whiskey is now referred to as ‘Pot Still’ Irish whiskey and for those whiskeys originating from a single distillery, the prefix ‘single’ is used, giving rise to the new industry term ‘Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey’.

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Glenlivet Single Malt Scotch Whisky Repackaged

The Glenlivet, the world’s No 2 single malt Scotch whisky, has revealed striking new packaging to provide the ‘single malt that started it all’ with an enhanced luxurious and sophisticated look, in line with its position in the super premium spirits category.

The new packaging to be implemented across the core range, comprising The Glenlivet 12 Year Old, 15 Year Old French Oak Reserve, 18 Year Old and Nàdurra, will remain recognisably The Glenlivet, yet offer a more contemporary, elegant look.

Available in all markets  the new bottles are enhanced with higher shoulders, a shorter neck and an enlarged base giving them a stronger presence, while the embossed stamp of the whisky’s founding family ‘George & J. G. Smith’, continues to portray the legacy and heritage of "The Glenlivet", the cartouche, which indicates the brands history dating back to 1824, has been given a more prominent position on a raised platform.
The Glenlivet 12 Year Old bottle will retain its iconic green colour, recognised by consumers the world over, while the 15 Year Old French Oak Reserve will move to a clear bottle for the first time to showcase the rich golden colour of the whisky. Both expressions will be presented in a new, luxury carton with premium cues to increase gift appeal, while additional information highlighting the whisky’s quality credentials will benefit both aficionados and new drinkers.

The packaging upgrade has seen The Glenlivet 18 Year Old elevated to align with the ultra-premium and prestige expressions within the range including The Glenlivet 21 Year Old and The Glenlivet XXV. Changes to the 18 Year Old bottle design, including the heavier base, signify its status as the most awarded expression in the range and the whisky favoured by many distillery workers.

In addition, The Glenlivet Nàdurra, the non-chill filtered expression in the range, will also be presented in a new, bolder bottle and feature the logos and icons seen across the range while maintaining the individual character of the artisanal, highly crafted whisky.

Neil Macdonald, Brand Director for Malts at Chivas Brothers, comments: “The Glenlivet is recognised by whisky aficionados around the world as an exquisite, premium whisky, and our new elegant packaging will confidently reflect this quality with its striking new shape and luxury cues.

“The stylish bottles and gift cartons will support our ambition to see The Glenlivet become the No 1 selling malt whisky in the world.”

Since 2005, The Glenlivet has been the biggest contributor to the global single malt category and is only the second single malt to achieve sales of over 600,000 9l cases. In 2010 The Glenlivet completed its £10 million distillery expansion increasing production capacity by 75% to meet global demand.

The Glenlivet is currently the No 2 single malt Scotch whisky in the world and the No 1 single malt Scotch whisky in the US – the world’s largest malt whisky market. Crafted in the remote Livet Valley since 1824, it is the only whisky with the unchallengeable right to be called The Glenlivet.

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Inverleven 1973 Deoch an Doras 48.85% Limited Edition Scotch Whisky

Distilled in 1973
Bottled 2010
Cask Strength Limited Edition of 500 bottles

Nose: This rare old malt whisky is full of wonderful light fruity citrus notes
Taste: Intermingled with creamy toffee and sweet candy apple flavours.

The Gaelic saying ‘deoch an doras’ translates as ‘drink at the door’ and refers to the final farewell drink.

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Chivas Royal Salute Page added to Whiskmerchants website

In 1953, in honour of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, Chivas Brothers created Royal Salute. The first flagons were specially produced on the 2nd June 1953, the day of her coronation.  A blend of the finest aged whiskies, named after the Royal Navy’s 21-gun salute to pay tribute to dignitaries.

This premier deluxe whisky was blended from some of the rarest whiskies in the world, laid down in the 1920s and 1930s. Each drop of whisky in the blend was at least 21 years old.

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Aberlour Single Malt Scotch Whisky.12 year old

Speyside region.
Distillery Edition. Double cask matured.
This Aberlour single malt Scotch whisky has been matured in two cask types. Traditional Oak casks and the finest of sherry casks....

Aberlour 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky tasting Notes

Double Cask Matured

Colour: Amber gold with ruby highlights.

Taste: Good sherried body with fruity aromas.

Nose: Very soft and rounded with fruity notes (red apple).

Finish: Warming, powerful with some smoky notes and a gentle pepperiness.

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Strathisla Distillery Page Updated on whiskymerchants.co.uk

New Pop Up Photos added

Strathisla Scotch Whisky Distillery History 

Alexander Milne and George Taylor established The Strathisla Distillery in 1786 making it the oldest distillery in Speyside.

Although their illicit distillery was built in the Strath (Gaelic for valley) by the river Isla, it was initially called Miltown because of its proximity to Miltown Castle. However, The whisky produced was called Strahisla-Glenlivet. Although a considerable distance from the Livet the use of Glenlivit in the name was to capitalise on the reputation of the Glenlivit whiskies that were highly regarded......

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Aberlour 16 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Double Cask Matured

These casks are specially selected every year by Aberlour's Master Distiller Douglas Cruickshank to be filled ane carefully matured in their warehouses. This maturation ensures the depth of character as well as the distinctive fruitness and spiciness of Aberlour.

Colour: Rich golden amber.

Nose: Rich, dry scented floral and sweet raisin aromas with a spicy nuttiness.

Palate: Smooth, full, sweet floral and spicy flavourswith a soft plum fruitiness and gentle oakiness.

Finish:  Long, warm spicy fruitiness.

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Aberlour Scotch Whisky

Founded 1879 by James Fleming.
Location Speyside region, Central district.
Water Springs in Lour Glen.

Aberlour Whisky Tasting Notes Distillery Style

Nose: Mint toffee, sherry, malty and slightly nutty.

Palate: A medium body with a soft mouth-coating texture, orange, mint and Spice
Finish : Complex, fruit oak and toffee.

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Aberlour Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a Full Whisky


Rich Fruitcake - Heavily Sherried - Oaky - Spicy


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Scapa 25 year old Vintage Malt Whisky 1980 54%

Founded in 1885 by Macfarlane and Townsend

Location Island region, Orkney Islands

Water source Lingro Burn

Scapa Single Malt Scotch Whisky distilled in Orkney.

Distillery bottling. One of only 2000 bottles in total.

Tasting Notes...
First smell and taste this 25 year old at 54% cask strength.


Ideally use a nosing glass or another glass with a “bulb” in order to collect the complex aromas.


Then add a touch of water, just a little to allow it to breathe, and allowing the complexity to surface. This will release new aromas, amongst which you should detect flowers and nuts alongside luscious fruit then quietly sip and contemplate the spirit.





Presented in a special cylinder wood effect case.
Limited edition of 2000 individual numbered bottle

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