EXPERIENCE CHILLS IN THE CHAPEL THIS HALLOWEEN
– Jameson Cult Film Club brings you cult horror in a creepy church-

This Halloween Jameson Cult Film Club presents four freakishly frightening cult horror movies screened in an eerie church in Islington. Starting on Wednesday 28th October, cult film fans can enjoy a selection of classic horrors set amongst the crucifixes and gargoyles of Union Chapel as part of Chills in the Chapel. The ‘screamings’ will take place over four consecutive evenings culminating in the ultimate Halloween cult horror movie shown on the ghoulish night itself:

 Wednesday 28th October – An American Werewolf in London (1981) – Winner of the 1981 Saturn Award for Best Horror Film, this movie follows the story of two American college students whose backpacking adventure turns into a nightmare when they are brutally attacked
 Thursday 29th October – Dracula (1958) – This cult British movie was the first of many Hammer Horrors inspired by Bram Stoker’s novel Dracula and is still widely regarded amongst cult film fans
 Friday 30th October – Colin – This zombie flick wowed critics at the Cannes Film Festival this year after Welsh director Marc Price revealed the movie’s total budget of just £45
 Saturday 31st October – Halloween (1978) – This American independent horror film set in the fictional town of Haddonfield, Illinois went on to become one of the most profitable independent movies at the time

Guests arriving at 6.30pm will be greeted by a terrifyingly interactive experience immediately transporting them into the chilling world of the cult film being screened that evening. Before the movies begin at 7.45pm, guests can enjoy pre-screening entertainment based on key elements of the movie along with complimentary Jameson cocktails. Is it true that Dracula will turn to dust at the sight of a crucifix? Will Michael Myers find Laurie in the closet? Do Lycans really have a taste for Londoners? Stick around to find out. Additional surprises appearing throughout the night will be sure to send a shiver down the spine before the evening ends. It’s not for the faint hearted!

This is all part of Jameson’s adventure with film across the capital. For further information about the Cult Film Club, Chills in the Chapel, and to apply for tickets, visit the new blog at www.jamesoncultfilmclub.com. As well as information on all forthcoming screenings, competitions and prizes, film fans can discuss and debate favourite cult films on the blog, as well as sign up to join in the conversations on Facebook and Twitter.
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For further press information please contact:
Adam English, Charlotte Brooks or Abi Cocker at Launch Group
020 7758 3900 / jamesoncultfilmclub@launchgroup.co.uk

Note to editors:

Jameson Irish Whiskey (RRP £17.19) is available at all major multiple grocers and off-licenses.

Established in 1780 at the famous John Jameson Distillery in Dublin, Jameson Irish Whiskey is a premium triple distilled whiskey with aromatic flavours of sherry, spice and toasted wood.  Notably smoother than other whiskeys, its character remains true to the Pot Still whiskey tradition laid down by John Jameson in the 18th century, helping establish Jameson as the world’s no.1 selling Irish whiskey today. Versatile, sophisticated, and playful – enjoy smooth tasting Jameson straight up, with a simple mixer or as a refreshing cocktail.

Since 1998 Jameson has had a strong connection with the world of film starting with the creation of the Jameson Short Film Award, presented at film festivals all over the world. Ten years later  Jameson is still involved in some of the most exciting global film events, from the Jameson Dublin International Film Festival, Tropfest in Sydney, online focused Notodofest in Spain, the inspiring Encounters Film Festival in South Africa, and the Empire Awards in the UK.

Union Chapel, Islington

Union Chapel is a Grade II listed building on the east side of Upper Street, Islington and is one of the area’s most important buildings.

In 1991, Union Chapel Project was formed as a charity devoted to restoring and running the building and making its facilities available to a diverse group of people. It has become an award winning venue, regarded as one of the best places in London to experience entertainment. It offers an independent,  non-profit making, naturally chilled-out environment, in which to experience the ultimate fusion of atmospheric high gothic surroundings and entertainment.

The church tower suffered damage in the Second World War and the Bath stone and brickwork is badly decayed as a result. The spire has also suffered a number of lightning strikes in recent years and the upper parts of the tower must now be repaired urgently. Donations of any amount would be gratefully received. Visit www.unionchapel.org.uk for more information.

Enjoy Jameson responsibly

Loch Fyne Whiskies News has posted a new item, ‘Benrinnes 23yo’

Benrinnes 23yo
58.8% abv
£136.00 inc vat
£118.26 ex vat

You may view the latest post at
https://www.lfw.co.uk/blog/2009/10/20/benrinnes-23yo/

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Talisker™ 25 Year Old ABV 54.8 %
25 Years Old Natural Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky from the Isle of Skye.

Tasting Guide

Appearance: Pale amber. Good beading, attractive viscosity.

Nose: Mellow, with little prickle. Juicy and sweet, with a trace of smoke and pencil boxes behind. Soon opens out to heathery, earthy peat. After that, fruit: fresh-baked apple cake, banana, quince. Finally, salt: seaweed and ocean. Ever-changing, becoming more delicate in time. Water raises orange peel and brings in more maritime notes to balance the sweet fruitiness – warm sand, dry seaweed.

Body: Medium. Silky smooth.

Palate: Fine Talisker character; not as powerfully peppery as younger expressions, drinking well at natural strength. Sweet, with some salt. Coats the lips, never mind the tongue. Begins with soft, sweet apple sponge in custard, then a drier crisper character emerges on the middle of the tongue. Builds in power (and heat) as the inevitable pepperiness comes forward. Yet
also continues sweet, returning to its unctuous beginnings. Adding water smoothes the texture and merges the flavours. Again starts sweetly, with balancing acidity overall and plenty of salt.

Finish: Medium to long. Lulls you into a sense of security, then pounces. Warming, with both pepper and, unexpectedly, peppermint.

Duncan Taylor & Co have been awarded Jim Murray’s World Whisky Awards 2010 for best Scotch Grain of the Year! The winner of this prestigious award is our Rare Auld Grain bottling of North British 1978, cask Q247, 54.7%alc/vol.

Jim’s notes and score are as follows:

Nose: The jackpot!! Well, nearly. Everything here I look for from this distillery at this kind of age: a complex, softly spiced layering to the usual corn field. Busy and gloriously three dimensional.

Taste: What a delivery! Canadian from the top drawer in so many aspects! A real fizz to this as the spices move in and break up any corn mafia that’s thinking about dominating proceedings: the starchy backbone also has light banana-vanillas and weak Demerara sugar to contend with.

Finish: Those soft spices spin on even as the corn oils begin to gain a belated foothold. The vanillas are faultless.

Comment: Golden proof that great grain is a match for anything.
Score: 95 points

To mark the sheer quality and standard of whisky making around the world Jim Murray has created a new Liquid Gold Award for all whiskies scoring 94 points and above. Representing 10% of all the whiskies featured in the ‘2010 Whisky Bible’ they are, says Murray “the elite; the very finest you can find on whisky shelves around the world. Rare and precious they are liquid gold”. Our North British 1978 has also received this award for 2010.

A full account of the 2010 World Whisky Awards can be found in Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2010. And with nearly 4000 tasting notes, including 946 of the very latest releases, the ‘Whisky Bible’ remains the definitive and most up to date guide available.
 
For further information, please contact:
Duncan Taylor & Co Ltd
Whisky Merchants and Brokers,
4 Upperkirkgate, Huntly,
Aberdeenshire, Scotland AB54 8JU
  website: www.duncantaylor.com
email: info@duncantaylor.com
Phone: +44 (0) 1466 794055
Fax: +44 (0) 1466 794618
 

Purveyors of the worlds most exclusive range of Scotch Whiskies.

Just in time for the whisky release are four gems that are perfect for the coming gifting season.

CLASSIC MALT GIFT PACKS!

These are the first two of four gift packs that are ready to order now.

Two gift packs that offer consumers a three pack sampler gift pack of the classic malts.

Extremely limited quantities only! Only 50 cases of each pack available province wide!  Just in time for whisky season!  Excellent for gift giving during holiday season. Your customers will love having something new to offer for this holiday season.  Offers customers a chance to try three whiskies for the price of one!

CLASSIC MALTS “STRONG” GIFT PACK

A collection of our richer and smokier malts.

Includes 3 x 200 ml bottles per pack. 8 gift packs per case.

Cragganmore 12 Year old
Talisker 10 year old
Lagavulin 16 year old

PRICE: $89.95
CSPC: +743914
LISTING STATUS: Specialty

CLASSIC MALTS “GENTLE” GIFT PACK

A collection of our lighter and more delicate malts.

Includes 3 x 200 ml bottles per pack. 8 gift packs per case.

Glenkinchie 12 Year old
Dalwhinnie 15 year old
Oban 14 year old

PRICE: $89.95
CSPC: +580688
Listing Status: Specialty

Order now before they are gone!

Stay tuned for the final two gift packs. Even more rare and less quantities available….

Kris Steed
Reserve Brands & Wine Specialist (Diageo)

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AUCHENTOSHAN 1978 BOURBON CASK MATURED
Wood Type: Bourbon Barrel
Vintage: 1978
Age: 30 Years Old
ABV Cask strength
Packaging: Core range bottle with unique
pewter label
Luxury, premium gift box with
Pewter label wrap
RRSP: £355 LFW price to be advised,
Availability: 480 numbered bottles – 60 for UK

Please register interest now at http://www.lfw.co.uk/

Ralfy is at it again, he has published a review; #82 – Benromach 10 yo .

Visit Ralfy at http://www.ralfy.com/ Click on “Whiskyreviews”

Time for the annual question and answer episode, as experts answer your questions about whisky. This year’s panel includes Dr. Bill Lumsden of Glenmorangie, Chris Morris of Woodford Reserve, and Diageo master blender Keith Law. In the news, Wild Turkey unveils a new bourbon, Mark Andrews of Castle Brands discusses growing bourbon and Irish whiskey sales, and thieves steal a rare collection of Springbank whiskies!

WhiskyCast is starting an e-newsletter for monthly updates on upcoming episodes etcetera; the sign-up is available at the WhiskyCast web site.

Listen to episode #222 at http://www.whiskycast.com/

Whyte and Mackay

News Release
October 2009

Celebrity Chef and Blender Star in Bollywood TV Show

Celebrity chef Vivek Singh and Whyte and Mackay master distiller Richard Paterson have created their very own show on Bollywood TV.

For the first time ever, a half-hour TV programme called Nibbles and Whisky – recorded live at the Cinnamon Club in London’s Westminster – will show viewers how to pair the whisky with Indian food. It will go on air at 6.30pm on digital channel Bollywood For U Music (B4U) on the night of Diwali (October 17th 2009). *

Telling the story of the important Hindu festival of lights – Diwali – Vivek has created a selection of street food style nibbles from around the Indian subcontinent to match with a range of Scotch whiskies.

Vivek Singh, Cinnamon Club Executive Chef, commented: “Whisky is a favourite in India and it was fascinating to explore how well Whyte and Mackay complimented modern Indian food. The resulting pairings provide a delicious offering for Diwali, best enjoyed with friends and family.”

Richard Paterson, Whyte and Mackay Master Distiller, added: “Diwali is all about coming out of the darkness into the light and a lot of people do not know how well whisky matches with Indian food. The programme is full of surprises and I guarantee viewers will learn something new about Scotch whisky.”

The Nibbles and Whisky programme delves into matching savoury dishes such as beetroot mini fritters and an onion salad ((Bengali style vegetable cakes with mustard-ketchup) paired well with Whyte & Mackay 13 years old. The spicier nature of the two dishes matched the delicate softness and sweetness present in the whisky.

While ladoo (a sweet chickpea ball) and kulfi (a frozen reduced buffalo milk dessert covered in crushed pistachio nuts) – were paired with the Whyte & Mackay 30 year-old blended whisky to create a lovely combination of flavours.  This whisky won the Best Blended Scotch whisky at the prestigious International Spirit’s Challenge last week.

A selection of the whiskies and nibbles will be available every evening at the Cinnamon Club from now until October 24th.

The platter containing five nibbles costs £15 per head. Whiskies to match including Dalmore 12 and Whyte and Mackay 13. The nibbles and whisky pairing starts at £22.50 and are available in the Cinnamon Club bar.

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For further information contact:
     
Shirley Kumar     Laura Hadfield    
Vikas PR     Roche Communications
T: 07554 453999    T: 0207 436 1111
E: Shirley.Kumar@vikaspr.com   E: Laura@rochecom.com  

M/F

Notes to editors:
* 6.30pm Saturday and Sunday October 17th-18th and October 24th-25th on B4U Music, Channel 781 on Sky Digital.
Bollywood For You (B4U) is an Asian digital channel accessed via Sky.
The programme will be aired on the number one Asian channel, B4U MUSIC (free to air on Sky, which has over 8million viewers that showcases blockbusters, comedies, thrillers, and gossip.

Video links from the filming are available on: http://www.themasterblender.com/2009/10/13/celebrate-diwali-whisky/

About Diwali

Diwali, traditionally known by its Sanskrit name Deepavali, means ‘a row of lights’. It’s a five-day festival that will fall on October 17th. There are numerous myths about how the festival originated. Some Hindus believe that Diwali marks the homecoming of the much-idolised King Rama, who returned after defeating the evil Ravana in a battle that lasted for 14 years.
Others believe it’s the day on which the beautiful goddess Lakshmi was rescued from an evil king. Yet others insist that it’s the day on which the blue-skinned god Krishna destroyed a much-despised demon.
It is traditionally celebrated with gifts, fireworks and food shared with family and friends.

Lagavulin™ 12 Year Old ABV 59.9%

12 Years Old Natural Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky from the Isle of Islay.

Tasting Guide

Appearance: Pale gold. Good beading.

Nose: Huge, fine and complex. Intense, abundant smoke surges out of the glass, yet it’s fragrant smoke that doesn’t obliterate the softer mossy scents here. After a while carbolic soap, lightly smoked haddock and an intensely sweet and fruity tinned fruit salad. The onslaught continues with wasabi on fresh herring, or ozone in a gale on the pier. Lightly sooty, developing
smoked cream cheese. Water surprisingly softens the gale to a breeze, easing back on the medicine and allowing mineral and woody notes to emerge, with some bath salts.

Body: Light but hugely smoky.

Palate: Starts dry and vibrant, with masses of intense smoke. Again smoked cheese, softer now, under that fresh young character. Sooty, yet so sweet! Uncompromising, yet ebullient and hugely fragrant. In time there’s a hint of violets, before pipe smoke appears. Water allows the sweet centre to show. The taste now is even more youthful – surprisingly sweet, with nice acidity, it leaps all over your tongue. All this softens with further sips and an elegant balance shows through. A classic!

Finish: Medium to long. Firm and dry, a final blast of smoke.