The entire Maltstock crew wishes everybody a dram good 2010!
The year 2009 was very special for us because we saw the realization of a dream: Maltstock!
We hope to see you all (again) at the second edition of Maltstock 3 – 5 September 2010
The new website is online: www.maltstock.com
Share and enjoy!
Bob, Teun, Arthur, Rogier, Eline and the entire Maltstock crew
Join Our American Whiskey Club
We seek out unique expressions of American whiskeys that we find to be particularly delectable and buy an allotment. The whiskey you receive in our club is meticulously taste-selected by our devoted staff. It is unique to D&M as well as your personal collection!
By joining our club, you will receive a bottle every 3 months of the best that American Whiskey has to offer – shipped right to your home or office along with background material on the producer and our staff’s tasting notes on the product.
The cost tops out at $100 but usually much lower.
In December of this 2009 our club members received a bottle of Four Roses Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey – D&M Exclussive Barrel # 22-1 A. Warehouse# 13N. 55.1%. Lots of fruit on the nose: raspberry and bananas, floral with sasparilla and vanilla aromas. The palate is very floral (rose petals) with cinnamon, allspice, bananas, tropical fruit, fresh pepercorn and a touch of honey in the finish. D&M Tasting Notes.
Legend has it, the name is a result of the founder of Four Roses, Paul Jones, proposing to a Southern belle. She replied that were her answer yes, she’ll wear a corsage of roses to the upcoming grand ball. Lo and behold, the night came and the propositioned had adorned herself with a corsage of four red roses. The bourbon received this sobriquet as a result of Paul Jones wishing to draw comparison between his love and passion for that particular Southern belle and his Four Roses Bourbon.
Despite exacting measures of quality, Four Roses found itself out of the United States for over 40 years. This was a result of Seagram purchasing the Frankfort Distilling Co., and in the process acquiring Four Roses Bourbon, in 1943. Much of the Four Roses whiskey went to rounding out and beefing up blended whiskies. At the same time, the brand was moved internationally in order to focus on the growing market in countries throughout Europe and Asia. In 2002, ownership changed again. Four Roses ceased their blended whiskey production in favor of producing 100% Kentucky Straight Bourbon. At the same time, the brand was reintroduced to the U.S. market.
Four Roses is the only Bourbon on the market that produces 10 different recipes under the same label. There are only 2 different mash bills. One being 75% corn, 20% rye and 5% malted barley. The other being 60% corn, 35% rye and 5% malted barley. The other difference in their recipes comes from the 5 yeast strains that they use. All their yeast is cultured on premises by Four Roses (many distilleries buy their yeast strains in bulk and have it shipped in). The yeasts can lend to very different flavor profiles as demonstrated in Four Roses different products, they even tell you which recipe they’re using on the bottle.
Suggested list price for this exclusive bottle is $90.00 but our club members only paid $69.99.
Visit D&M American Whiskey Club at http://www.dandm.com/clubs_american_whiskey.php?cat=clubs&subcat=American+Whiskey+Club
Big Peat No Age Statement (46%, Douglas Laing, 2009)
A Vatted Islay Malt
From the labels, front and back; ‘A small batch bottling traditionally Unchillfiltered’ and ‘Historically we would call this – whisper it- “a vatted malt” but with a big peat kick’. ‘A shovelful of Islay Single Malt Scotch Whiskies including malts distilled at Ardbeg* Caol Ila*Bowmore*Port Ellen*Distilleries’.
The nose is most definitely peated, right off and with a really nice back ground of sweetness (think of toffee & honey) along with the ever slightest hint of Elder flowers and Clementine’s. Oh my, this is very nice, the peat smoke and the sweetness are really quite something. There are also some hints of coal smoke, iodine and brine. On to the taste which is beautifully peated and sweet with a vague touch on cigarette ash which is quickly over taken by the sweetness and the peat followed by the hints of the Elder flowers and Clementine’s. There is also some slight hints of malt and porridge. The taste is very nice and despite the name the peat is not overwhelming, one wants more. The finish is once again peated along with some malt and some slight hints of ash followed by the sweetness ad then some beautiful dry dark bitter chocolate, oh, what a moment. This finish rolls on for what seems forever changing and revealing new tastes before gently easing off…well actually that last bit is a lie, it doesn’t gently do anything, it’s quite robust but very good. Ever slight hint of some soapiness after a few minutes but it really is very slight and does not detract in the slightest. The finish is carrying on…..whatever, off to lunch.
A most unusual departure for Douglas Laing…and who is this bearded Peat fellow depicted on the front label?
C$85
Score 85 Points
Shake hands with Peat himself at http://www.douglaslaingwhisky.com/home.php?WEBYEP_DI=35
Peat week continues 2 of 4………….
2nd Saturday * Every month * 6 – 9 p.m. * No Reservation required
(Saturday, January 9, 2010)
Enjoy light hors d’oeuvres to cleanse your palate between 5 half-ounce samples of single malt Scotch whisky: $20. (Cash bar for non-whisky drinkers)
► We feature 3 malts, including a Malt of the Month *
► You roll a die and pick a malt from one of the six Scotch regions
► You pick a connoisseur’s choice from our whisky list
Miner’s Delight Inn Bed & Breakfast
Atlantic City, WY
Contact Bob at 307.332.0248
Visit Miner’s Inn at http://www.minersdelightinn.com/index.htm
2010 features:
* 10% off bottles of the Malt of the Month
January 9, 2010
The Balvenie 15 yo Single Barrel *
Bunnahabhain 12 yo
Isle of Jura Superstition
♥ February 13, 2010
Aberlour 12 yo *
Tomatin 12 yo
Springbank 15 yo
♣ March 13, 2010
The Arran Malt 10 yo *
Bruichladdich 12 yo 2nd Edition
Tullibardine 1993
April 10, 2010
Laphroaig 10 yo *
Benromach Organic
Glengoyne 17 yo
May 8, 2010
Cragganmore 12 yo *
BenRiach 10 yo Curiositas
Glenmorangie 10 yo Original
June 12, 2010
Ardbeg 10 yo *
The Glenlivet 15 yo French Oak Reserve
Edradour 10 yo
Four Roses Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
This week only: $24.99
This Small Batch bottling is one of the select few releases from Four Roses. This edition was given a Five Stars in 2007 by Spirit Journal as well as a Silver Medal at the 2007 International Spirits Challenge.
Tasting Notes:
Rich, nut brown color with a nose composed of wood spice, brown butter and carmelized banana. The palate is alive with orange zest, vanilla and charred oak. The finish is just hot enough so that you remember what you’re drinking.
The Story:
Like many of the American Whiskey brands that have lasted as long as Four Roses, there is a history tied to both the product and the name. Legend has it, the name is a result of the founder of Four Roses, Paul Jones, proposing to a Southern belle. She replied that were her answer yes, she’ll wear a corsage of roses to the upcoming grand ball. Lo and behold, the night came and the propositioned had adorned herself with a corsage of four red roses. The bourbon received this sobriquet as a result of Paul Jones wishing to draw comparison between his love and passion for that particular Southern belle and his Four Roses Bourbon.
The sale price for the Four Roses Bourbon Whiskey is good until
Sunday January 10th, 2010. Happy New Year!!!
Connosr – Whisky Social Network – have launched a new feature for their online whisky community; an embeddable widget which allows users to display their whisky cabinet and reviews on their own website, blog or social network profile.
The widget comes in two formats (220 x 450 or 380 x 450).
More info: http://connosr.com/share/
Smokehead NAS (43%, Ian Macleod, +/-2009)
From Ian Macleod Distillers come Smokehead, a single malt from an undisclosed distillery on Islay….The nose is very nice, sweet, buttery, fruity and has peat reek (peat smoke) by the shed load. There is also some dark unsweetened chocolate and some coastal influence. The sweet buttery notes backed by the peat reek are quite pleasant. The taste is very peaty and not overly strong but is also sweet and has some oaky spice, heavily peated malt (think of whole malt prior to milling) and a hint of juniper. After the nose the almost gentle mouth feel is some what of a surprise but the peat smoke is very much in evidence. The finish is once again dominated by the peat reek and also the oak spice, dark bitter chocolate and some small hints of creaminess towards the middle of the finish which is quite long. After a minute or two the finish carries on and reveals the hint of juniper and still, after some time has passed the finish continues and does not fall apart and remains rock solid which is what one would hope for.
Very nice indeed; Smokeheads will not be disappointed.
88 Points
Many thanks to Sam Filbus of ImpEx Beverages, Inc. for the sample….
…and so begins ‘peat week’ ………. 1 of 4
Whisky Whisky Whisky Award Winners 2009
The winner is Arran Peacock!
Congrats to all at Isle of Arran Distillery!
Joint second was Black Bull 30yo and a Caol Ila 29yo Bladnoch Forum bottling.
Visit whiskywhiskywhisky at http://www.whiskywhiskywhisky.com/forum/
Milroy’s of Soho January Sale
What you’ve all been waiting for… the Great Milroy’s of Soho January Whisky Sale.
January Sale: Save 20% on selected whiskies
The Macallan 1824 Collection – Well travelled and highly acknowledged
Our Macallan team returning from the annual Global Travel Retail Exhibition in Cannes had to pay excess baggage for all the awards received for our new 1824 Collection, available exclusively in Travel Retail*. The Macallan is already renowned as the world’s most precious whisky, but with these new feathers to our bow we are bursting with pride and wanted to share this fantastic news.
And with Christmas (W.I. apologizes for the tardiness in publishing this article/press release) just around the corner here are some award-winning gift ideas that will earn you serious brownie points…
As one of the only Masters of Wood in the industry, our own George Espie is the mastermind behind Select Oak, having hand-selected some of our most expensive hogshead sherry oak casks to deliver a single malt of extraordinary smoothness, remarkable sweetness and depth.
Or why not try a very special single malt made from barley grown on The Macallan Estate? Whisky Maker’s Edition has been handcrafted by our Whisky Maker, Bob Dalgarno, to produce a spicy, oily and fruity dram that is Bob’s personal favourite and will no doubt draw you in, too.
Estate Reserve takes you back to days gone by when liquid was drawn from a cask at marrying strength and on special occasions presented to the Directors of The Macallan Estate. Non-chill filtering makes this an especially elegant single malt.
In addition, The Spirits Masters 2009 awarded Estate Reserve the best of the best as Travel Retail Grand Master.
The crème de la crème has to be the 1824 Limited Release. This simply sublime liquid is drawn from some of the rarest Spanish sherry seasoned oak casks on The Macallan Estate and presented in a hand-made crystal decanter, hand decorated by a Scottish silversmith.
Remember, this range is only available in Travel Retail*, so look out for The Macallan 1824 Collection the next time you travel, and treat yourself or loved one.
You can now follow us on Facebook and Twitter, and on our own Macallan Blog.
As we say in Scotland when toasting an exquisite dram: Sláinte!
The Macallan
www.themcallan.com
