Grasp of Malt, forward of its fortieth anniversary later this yr, has launched a collection of single cask and small batch whiskies which can be accessible throughout wider retail. The UK spirits retailer is taking its single cask whiskies to worldwide markets for the primary time, that includes releases from a 40-year-old Girvan to playful “Badly Drawn Canines” bottles.
Grasp of Malt Expands Past Direct Gross sales
The brand new unbiased bottlings will attain retailers worldwide beginning July 2025 through distributors throughout Europe, Asia-Pacific, and North America.
Headline releases embrace a 40-year-old Girvan grain whisky which is described by the Grasp of Malt group as “absolute nectar”. A 29-year-old Tobermory priced £199.95, and a 16-year-old Dailuaine at £69.95 additionally be part of the fold. Moreover, a run of Secret Speyside and Highland single casks begin from £34.95.
“This new vary is a love letter to the whole lot Grasp of Malt has stood for over the previous 40 years,” stated Sam Simmons, Head of Whisky at Grasp of Malt. “This isn’t whisky for vaults or portfolios. It’s whisky for individuals who really need to drink it, discuss them, argue over them, analysis them, after which pour one other dram”.
The corporate maintains its coverage of no added coloring and no chill filtration throughout all releases.
Grasp of Malt’s Badly Drawn Canines To Profit Animal Charities
Alongside the core vary, Grasp of Malt has introduced “Badly Drawn Canines,” a limited-edition collection that includes humorous canine sketches on 350ml bottles. The gathering features a 21-year-old Loch Lomond, 25-year-old Invergordon, and 27-year-old Strathclyde, with costs beginning at simply £23.
Every buy generates a donation to Battersea Canines & Cats House or Canines Belief. The labels characteristic illustrations by Cal, an in-house customer support knowledgeable who additionally works as an artist.
Future releases promise additional innovation, together with a 50-year-old scotch, new world ryes, and experimental spirits similar to seven-year-old cask-aged gin and cask-aged espresso liqueurs.
The corporate’s evolution from mail-order catalog to e-commerce pioneer started when Justin Petszaft developed their first web site whereas learning theoretical physics. Following a partnership with AB InBev’s ZX Ventures, Grasp of Malt returned to unbiased possession.
The brand new bottlings signify a major shift in technique for the retailer, which beforehand offered completely by its personal web site. Anniversary releases commemorating the corporate’s fortieth yr are anticipated all through the rest of 2025.
