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New Release: That Boutique-y Whisky Company Cinema Labels Collection
The folks at That Boutique-y Whisky Company have an unrivalled passion for whisky and its ability to transport the drinker to far flung locations seen and unseen. They are also, like many of us, movie lovers at heart. Like a great whisky, cinema can unite us by creating a shared cultural experience that can, also, transport the viewer to far flung locations seen and unseen. Therefore, they have chosen to unite their two loves, in an innovative collection of film-inspired bottlings. A varied line-up of Scotch and world whiskies, they reference everything from spaghetti western to cult classic.
We're also offering anyone who buys a bottle from their newest releases, the opportunity to enter our private ballot for The Whisky Shop exclusive Springbank 29 Year Old Batch 29 from That Boutique-y Whisky Company. Distilled in Campbeltown in 1993, the single malt was matured within a single re-fill sherry Hogshead cask, before being decanted at 43.8% abv. One of only 136 bottles.
Lets take a look of some of the highlights of the 14-strong collection - with five bonus movie-influenced rums from That Boutique-y Rum Company.
That Boutique-y Whisky Company Balblair 11 Year Old Batch 3
This 11-year-old Balblair expression was matured exclusively in a single bourbon barrel before being decanted at a natural cask strength of 58% abv. The label hilariously depicts whisky legend Charlie McLean (a movie star himself in Ken Loach's 'The Angels Share') as a character from 'A Clockwork Orange' - Irn Bru bubbling in the background.
This one is full of banana scent, with subtle hints of vanilla and caramelised apple. On the palate, we find flavours of vanilla custard, white chocolate, chai latte, green banana and a good pinch of pepper. Delightful!
That Boutique-y Whisky Company Paul John 6 Year Old Batch 6
This six-year-old single malt hails from Paul John distillery in tropical Goa, India. They use six row barley from the foothills of the Himalayas, resulting in a distinct tannic character. For this Indian single malt, Boutique-y whisky have chosen to represent Paul John as a Bollywood Bond on their funky label. Presented at 47.6% abv.
Expect aromas of sooty smoke, with bitter dark chocolate, subtle mint, charred wood and salted caramel. The palate is oily and mouth filling. Big chocolate cake notes, hints of dark cherry, spicy black pepper and oak, with wood smoke lingering into the long finish.
That Boutique-y Whisky Company Helsinki 6 Year Old Batch 3
This six-year-old Finnish rye whisky is made up of a 70% malted rye, and 30% malted barley mashbill. Hailing from Helsinki Distilling Co., the low temperatures there lead to a slower interaction with wood, making it a perfect place for maturation in powerful, first fill casks. The liquid was matured entirely in a single Oloroso sherry cask, before being decanted at a robust 51.3% abv. John Carpenter's cult classic 'They Live' is the inspiration for the label of this one, with 'They Lie' a critique of unscrupulous cask selling investment salesmen.
Expect aromas of fig rolls, dried cranberries, blackcurrant jam, rye toast and dark chocolate, which lead to a palate that showcases a perfect balance between fruit, malt and spices. Figs and blackcurrant flavours dominate, alongside hints of cherry, rye bread and malty chocolate.
That Boutique-y Whisky Company Glen Garioch 33 Year Old Batch 8
This glorious 33-year-old Glen Garioch expression is an old-school Highland whisky - from the days when the distillery was floor malting their own malt using Highland peat. This whisky is inspired by the infamous 33-year-old Scotch in Quentin Tarantino's 'Inglorious Basterds', where the British/American way of signalling 3 is used, catching out the spy when calling for a whisky. Presented at 46.2% abv.
Expect notes of overripe apples and green bananas on the nose, along with hints of camphor, pine and bread dough. The palate is simply sublime, with a distinct waxiness. Mulled cider, apricot compote and white pepper flavours fade to a long, honeyed finish with a little peppery spice.
That Boutique-y Whisky Company Corowa 4 Year Old Batch 2
One of only 520 bottles, this Corowa expression hails from Australia. The single malt was aged for four years in an ex-Muscat cask, before being decanted at 46.8% abv. The inspiration for this whisky from Down Under is 'Mad Max', reimagined as 'Mad Rax' as the distillery recently greatly expanded the racking in their warehouse. Their head distiller, Beau, takes form as the lead role.
The nose showcases aromas of bitter chocolate, molasses, Medjool dates, figs, before hints of white pepper, flint, and wildfennel. The palate is big, bold and fruity, with lots of dried fruit flavour. Malt loaf and ginger notes follow, leading to a long finish of mineral, flinty spiciness and chocolate.
That Boutique-y Rum Company Foursquare 12 Year Old Batch 7
This Foursquare expression is a highlight of the cinema-inspired rums. This 12-year-old pot and column still rum brings attention to Barbados's recent Independence, by spoofing the 90s action film 'Independence Day'. Firstly matured in American white oak bourbon casks, and then re-racked into Sauternes casks in the UK, the rum has been bottled at 50.7% abv.
Expect aromas of stone fruits, dried fruits, and creamy toffee, which lead into a sweet and fruity palate with peach and pineapple. A long, dry finish brings oak and mixed spice notes.
Explore the entire range here.
