£10 MILLION DISTILLERY EXPANSION SIGNALS THE GLENLIVET’S BID FOR GLOBAL LEADERSHIP IN SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY

Chivas Brothers today revealed a new £10 million expansion at The Glenlivet Distillery in Speyside, supporting its long term ambition to become the World’s No 1 single malt and guaranteeing supply for the future.

The distillery extension, which houses a new mash tun, eight traditional oregon pine washbacks and six expertly crafted copper stills, represents a 75% increase in production capacity allowing the brand to capitalise on buoyant international markets.

Earlier this year, the Scotch Whisky Association reported that an impressive performance in the second half of 2009 had contributed to record-breaking levels of global exports for Scotch whisky at the end of 2009. Exports have risen by £977 million in shipment value over the last ten years, representing a 45% increase.*

Christian Porta, Chivas Brothers Chairman and CEO, reiterated the importance of this investment to the future success of The Glenlivet: “Today’s opening represents the latest milestone in a period of sustained investment and strong growth in The Glenlivet. Since 2002, we have taken the brand from No 3 to No 2 globally with investment in packaging, marketing and new product development.

“The stunning new extension not only gives us the production potential to meet the buoyant demands of global markets and, one day take the No 1 spot, it is also a sympathetic and aesthetically enduring legacy for generations to come to admire.

“We are already leading from the front in the US, the world’s most valuable Scotch whisky market and No1 single malt market, and we are now well-positioned to replicate this success internationally.”

The investment has already brought real benefits to the local business community with a team of local contractors involved in the expansion. Overall design was by architects LDN of Forres whilst the principle contractor was A.D. Walker of Banff. Subcontractors included Simmers of Keith who built the steel structure, specialist vat builders Joseph Brown of Dufftown who installed 8 new traditional wooden washbacks, and coppersmiths Forsyths of Rothes who built 6 new stills exactly replicating the distillery’s famous tall, wide still shape.

The new building was designed to sit sympathetically alongside other Grade II* listed distillery buildings whilst also delivering a first class modern production facility that incorporates the latest heat recovery technology to aid efficiency. The open plan design will also enhance the distillery’s visitor experience which already holds 5 stars from the Scottish Tourist Board. The distillery’s 45,000 annual visitors will be able to see most of the production process in one building and also connect with the surrounding landscape via the expansive use of glass in the building.

This year’s opening coincides with the recent appointment of new Master Distiller Alan Winchester, a lifelong resident of Speyside who has been a leading light in the industry for 34 years.

Alan commented: “Scotch whisky is the beating heart of Speyside and The Glenlivet has been at the heart of the industry since 1824. This is an historic occasion that leaves a profound legacy for tomorrow’s distillers and future guardians of this Scotch whisky legend. It has been a privilege to be involved.”

To celebrate the opening, a specially created bottling, The Glenlivet Founder’s Reserve, will be released in a limited quantity of 1824 bottles to reflect the year of the distillery’s foundation. Selected from some of The Glenlivet’s most precious casks, the exceptional 21 year old non-chill filtered Scotch whisky will be available from the The Glenlivet Visitor Centre while stocks last.

*HM Revenue and Customs data

Notes:

Chivas Brothers is the Scotch whisky and premium gin business of Pernod Ricard – the world’s co-leader in wine and spirits. Chivas Brothers is the global leader in luxury Scotch whisky and premium gin. Its portfolio includes Chivas Regal, Ballantine’s, Beefeater Gin, The Glenlivet, Royal Salute, Aberlour, Plymouth Gin, Longmorn, Scapa, 100 Pipers, Clan Campbell, Something Special and Passport.

The Glenlivet is ‘the single malt that started it all’. It was the first licensed distillery in the remote Livet Valley. Created by George Smith, The Glenlivet in turn defined the Speyside style of whisky which became the heartland of Scotch malt whisky production.

From its pioneering Scottish roots, The Glenlivet was the first malt to be promoted in the US, as soon as Prohibition was lifted. Today, it is the USA’s No 1 single malt and the world’s No 2, and one of only two malts ever to sell more than 600,000 nine litre cases per year.

The new stills installed in The Glenlivet are traditionally hand-built in copper and have been fitted with advanced heat-recovery technology (used to pre-heat liquids elsewhere in the distillery) thus reducing overall energy use. The Glenlivet’s tradition of wooden washbacks (fermenters) was maintained, assembled on-site by hand. By-products of the distilling process (spent draff, grain and pot ale) will be recycled in the form of animal feed for the local farming community.

Saturday, June 12, 2010

Miner’s Delight Inn Bed & Breakfast | Atlantic City, WY

Second Saturday Scotch Sipping at Six

June 12, 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)

 ►  Enjoy 3 featured single malts, including a Malt of the Month *

 ►  Roll a die and choose a single malt from one of the six Scotch regions

 ►  Pick your connoisseur’s choice from our single malt Scotch whisky menu

Glenlivet 15 yo French Oak Reserve *

Ardbeg 10 yo

Edradour 10 yo

Call Bob at 307.332.0248 or
http://www.minersdelightinn.com 

Future Dates;

July 9, 2010

Ardmore Traditional Cask *

Tamdhu 10 yo

Glenmorangie Astar

August 14, 2010

Glenkinchie 12 yo *

Highland Park 12 yo

Glenrothes Alba Reserve

September 11, 2010

Glenrothes Select Reserve *

Glen Grant 10 yo

Isle of Jura Prophecy

October 9, 2010

Benromach 10 yo *

Speyburn 10 yo

Edradour Caledonia 12 yo

November 9, 2010

Old Pulteney 12 yo *

Laphroaig Quarter Cask

GlenDronach 12 yo

Following The Macallan’s announcement a couple of weeks ago (see below) of the second instalment of the Masters of Photography series featuring the legendary Albert Watson, art and whisky lovers can now track the shoot by visiting www.blog.themacallan.com.

The Macallan Director of Malts, Ken Grier, is currently on the road with Albert Watson, in Spanish and Scottish locations, doing interviews and gathering exclusive behind the scenes content from the shoot.

Ken is using Audio boo, a GPS aware audio blogging iPhone application that enables on-the-spot recordings and map-tracking.  Followers can listen to the interviews and view images on The Macallan blog and by commenting on the blog posts, they can ask the legendary photographer their own questions.

The Macallan Masters of Photography II will be in an entirely different style to the first edition in the series, shot by Rankin.  The subject of the project must be kept under wraps, for the moment, until shooting is complete but the key ingredients include: a dramatic and yet romantic ‘art noir’ voyage; a stylish couple and the key secret behind The Macallan. The final result will be revealed by The Macallan at a series of events later in the year.  Further details will be revealed in the months to come.

Please enjoy The Macallan responsibly www.drinkaware.co.uk.

ANNOUNCING MASTERS OF PHOTOGRAPHY II INTRODUCING ALBERT WATSON

Today, The Macallan single malt whisky announced that the next photography partnership in their Masters of Photography series is going to be with the legendary Albert Watson.

Scots born, Watson is famous worldwide for his celebrity, fashion and art photography. Photo District News named him one of the 20 most influential photographers of all time. He has shot posters for major Hollywood movies such as ‘Kill Bill’, ‘Memoirs of a Geisha’, ‘The Da Vinci Code’, as well as shooting over 200 covers for Vogue and Rolling Stone magazine. In fact, in 2007 one large-format print of his sold for $108,000 at auction. He is also an acclaimed director with over 500 TV commercials to his name.

The Macallan Masters of Photography II will be in an entirely different style to the first edition in the series, shot by Rankin.

The subject of the project must be kept under wraps, for the moment, until shooting is complete but the key ingredients include: a dramatic and yet romantic ‘art noir’ voyage; a stylish couple and the key secret behind The Macallan.

Ken Grier, Director of Malts, The Edrington Group, said: “I am extremely excited about working with the hugely talented and influential Albert Watson. His creativity is fabulous, but not only that, he exudes an aura of charm and quiet confidence that is very much in keeping with The Macallan  

“As part of this unique project, art and whisky lovers alike can follow The Macallan shoot with Albert Watson by following my daily blog.  The blog posts will start from 31st May at www.blog.themacallan.com.

Albert Watson, added: “I am looking forward to working with The Macallan on such a prestigious project. The partnership with a premium, Scottish iconic brand will give me a once in a lifetime photographic opportunity to create a lasting legacy as part of The Macallan Masters of Photography series.”

The final result will be revealed by The Macallan at a series of glittering events later in the year.  Further details will be revealed in the months to come.

-Ends-
Please enjoy our brands responsibly.  www.drinkaware.co.uk

Notes to editors

1. The first Macallan Masters of Photography was launched in 2008 with Scots photographer Rankin.  Rankin produced 1,000 individual black and white images captured on Polaroid.  Each limited edition bottle of rare 30 year old Macallan Fine Oak single malt displayed a bespoke label featuring one of Rankin’s images, accompanied by the original Polaroid.

The array of images featured artistic nude studies of Tuuli, Rankin’s muse and wife, contrasted by shots of the dedicated craftspeople of the distillery, and still life images of the surrounding flora and fauna at Easter Elchies Estate.

2. The Macallan is ranked number two by value* among the world’s top selling single malts and is recognised as being a leader within the Scotch Whisky industry when it comes to innovation.
*IWSR figures ending December 2006

Albert Watson portrait by Gloria Rodriguez

Whisky of the Week  Benromach 10YO 43%

The Benromach 10YO is our Whisky of the Week this week and is a favourite of everyone here in the office. One of the more medium-bodied Speyside whiskies this one has lots of rich fruit and spice on the nose and on the palate fruit salad, lots of malt and underlying peat smoke.

Yours this week for only £27.99

http://www.singlemaltsdirect.com

Make this Father’s Day one to remember

With Father’s Day rapidly approaching, the hunt begins for the ideal gift for the deserving Dad. The Ultimate Single Malt Whisky Experience could just be what you’re looking for.

This year help is at hand, for the first time, The Classic Malts Selection is offering the perfect solution. Buy a bottle of either THE SINGLETON® OF DUFFTOWN 12 year old single malt scotch whisky, TALISKER® 10 year old single malt scotch whisky or DALWHINNIE® 15 year old single malt scotch whisky, and receive two complimentary V.I.P invitations to a whisky master class. The Classic Malts team of whisky ambassadors will be hosting masterclasses in 17 major cities nationwide.
 
Research shows that over a third of alcohol gifts bought for Father’s Day are single malt whiskies. So why not take it a step further this year, at no extra cost, present your dad with two tickets to a malt masterclass where he will try four different Scotch malt whiskies in the company of an experienced ambassador, who knows, he might just invite you to go with him!

The complimentary whisky master class, hosted by a single malt whisky
ambassador, will guide you through the world of single malt whisky using THE SINGLE MALT WHISKY FLAVOUR MAP™. With so many ages, regions and distilleries out there, there’s a diverse and exciting world of flavour for your father to explore. With the aid of the Single Malt Whisky Flavour Map, which has been created by experts, you/he can pin-point each flavour and identify what type of whisky suits your taste.

Your whisky ambassador will provide a selection of four Single Malt Scotch
Whiskies for you to experience and savour, after the tasting they will leave
you with your very own flavour map and some serving suggestions to inspire your newly acquired whisky knowledge.

For the perfect original gift this Father’s Day, choose either the ‘Perfectly balanced, naturally rich and smooth’ The Singleton of Dufftown 12 year old, the ‘characterful and smoky’ Talisker 10 year old, or the ‘mellow, soft and fruity’ Dalwhinnie®  15 year old, available at all major retailers. Don’t forget you’ll also receive two invitations to this exclusive whisky master class.

Notes

THE SINGLETON and TALISKER words and associated logos are trade marks.

About Diageo

Diageo is the world’s leading premium drinks business with an outstanding
collection of beverage alcohol brands across spirits, wines, and beer
categories. These brands include Johnnie Walker, Guinness, Smirnoff, J&B,
Baileys, Cuervo, Tanqueray, Captain Morgan, Crown Royal, Beaulieu Vineyard and Sterling Vineyards wines. Diageo is a global company, trading in more than 180 countries around the world. The company is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (DGE). For more information about Diageo, its people, brands, and performance, visit us at Diageo.com. Visit www.drinkaware.co.uk and our global resource www.DRINKiQ.com for information and guidance on responsible drinking. In Great Britain, Diageo is a member of The Portman Group and supports The Drinkaware Trust.

Celebrating life, every day, everywhere

Whisky tasting locations:

Glasgow, Edinburgh, Newcastle, York, Sheffield, Manchester, Birmingham,
Shrewsbury, Cambridge, Norwich, Oxford, Cardiff, Bristol, South London,
North London, Chichester, Exeter

Terms & Conditions

1. Offer open to all Great Britain residents aged 18 and over, except
employees and their families, the Promoter and its affiliate companies and
anyone professionally connected with the promotion.
2. Buy a 70cl bottle of TALISKER®, THE SINGLETON OF DUFFTOWN® or
DALWHINNE® Single Malt Whisky from participating outlets (Tesco,
Morrison’s & Oddbins) starting June 1st 2010, while stocks last, and
receive attendance for two people to a complimentary whisky tasting session. Attendance to one tasting session can be claimed per purchase, limited to one per person(including guests)
3. All those who participate in the tasting session must be aged 18 years
and over.
4. To register for your free tasting session log onto
www.fathersdaytasting.co.uk enter the barcode from your bottle of TALISKER® or THE SINGLETON OF DUFFTOWN®, or DALWHINNE® Single Malt Whisky and choose a location nearest to you on a date that’s most convenient.  The tastings will be held between July – October. All tasting sessions which are arranged by the Promoter will not be held before midday (12pm) or after 10pm.
5. The promoter and their agents accept no responsibility for difficulties
experienced in submitting an entry to this promotion.
6. Tastings are available at a 17 locations on a number of dates please
visit www.fathersdaytasting.co.uk for exact locations, dates and times.
Whilst the promoter will endeavour to cater for all those wishing to attend
a tasting it is not possible to host a tasting in every part of the country.
If the consumer is not prepared to travel to one of the 17 chosen cities,
the promoter reserves the right not to redeem the offer to that consumer.
7. Participants attending the tasting will be given the chance to try 4
malt whiskies and will be introduced to the malt whisky flavour map by a
Diageo malt whisky ambassador .
8. The Diageo/Ambassador reserves the right to refuse alcohol to either the
entrants or guests who appear to be intoxicated. Each participant will be
limited to a maximum of three units of alcohol for the entire tasting
session.
9. The promoter encourages all attendees of the tasting session to think
about how you’re going to get home – if you are drinking alcohol order a
cab or designate a driver.
10. Should you have any queries regarding the tasting sessions please email
info@fathersdaytasting.co.uk or call TRO on +44 (0) 161 484 2473. .
11. The tasting session will be held in accordance with Diageo Great
Britain Marketing Code principles, these can be found at www.Diageo.com.
12. The tasting sessions are non-transferable and there is no cash
alternative.
13. Tasting sessions are subject to availability, on a first come first
serve basis.
14. The Promoter reserves the right to exclude any claims that it
reasonably believes to be fraudulent or based on misconduct.
15. The Promoter reserves the right to withdraw, amend or temporarily
suspend this promotion, in its absolute discretion, provided that it shall
not exercise this right unreasonably.  
16. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Diageo shall not be liable for
any loss and/or personal injury suffered by or to those participating in a
tasting session.
17. This promotion and these terms are governed by English law and subject
to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts.
18. A participants personal data will only be held for the purpose of this
promotion and shall not be used for any other purpose whatsoever without
their prior consent.
19. Participants are deemed to have accepted these terms and conditions by
participating in this promotion.
 Promoter: Diageo Great Britain Limited, Lakeside Drive, Park Royal, London
NW10 7HQ.

BEAM GLOBAL SPIRITS & WINE BEGINS EXPANSION OF
PLANT IN FRANKFORT, KY.

Initiative to Increase Operations, Add 120 New Jobs in Kentucky
 
Frankfort, Ky. –  Beam Global Spirits & Wine, the premium spirits business of Fortune Brands (NYSE: FO) and maker of the world’s number one-selling Bourbon whiskey Jim Beam®, today unveiled plans for its continued growth in Kentucky, including a comprehensive expansion of its Frankfort facility. When completed in the fall of 2011, the expansion will double the facility’s production size and capacity and bring 120 new jobs to the area.
 
Governor Steven L. Beshear joined Beam Global President and Chief Executive Officer Matthew J. Shattock in getting the project officially underway today in a ceremony themed “Growing for the Future.” The expansion project further builds on the company’s heritage and long-standing commitment to the Commonwealth.
 
“Beam Global is one of our signature companies in Kentucky that has shown its commitment to our state time and time again,” said Governor Beshear. “The expansion of the Beam Global plant in Frankfort will provide a lasting, positive economic impact in the community. Seeing such growth in our Commonwealth is very rewarding.”
 
Under the expansion plans, the Frankfort plant will produce 160 products at this plant and have an annual capacity of 10 million cases, representing an increase from 24 percent to 32 percent of Beam Global’s total worldwide case volume. The project, which includes the addition of four new bottling lines and approximately 65 new tanks, will assume production and bottling of DeKuyper® cordials from Beam Global’s existing facility in Cincinnati. Additional brands bottled at the facility include Sauza®, the world’s number two-selling Tequila, and Canadian Club®, one of the world’s leading Canadian whiskies.

 
“Our roots in our home state of Kentucky run deep starting with the founding of Jim Beam, dating back more than two centuries,” Shattock said. “As our business and brands have grown over the years, so too has our commitment here in our home state. We thank Governor Beshear, the Economic Development Cabinet and KEDFA board for their valued support of our expansion in Frankfort and look forward to continuing to grow for the future.”
 
Construction of the expansion is scheduled to begin immediately. When completed, a total of 365 employees are expected to be employed at the facility and nearly 3 million additional cases will be produced. Products bottled at the Frankfort facility are shipped throughout the United States and 43 countries globally.

About Beam Global Spirits & Wine

Inspiring conversations around the world, Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc. is building brands people want to talk about. Consumers from all corners of the globe call for our brands, including Jim Beam® Bourbon, Sauza® Tequila, Canadian Club® Whisky, Courvoisier® Cognac, Laphroaig® Scotch Whisky, Cruzan® Rum, EFFEN® Vodka, Larios® Gin, Whisky DYC®, Teacher’s® Scotch Whisky, DeKuyper® Cordials and Liqueurs and Knob Creek® Bourbon. Beam Global Spirits & Wine is part of Fortune Brands, Inc. (NYSE:FO), a leading consumer brands company. For more information on Beam Global Spirits & Wine, its brands, and its commitment to social responsibility, visit www.beamglobal.com and www.drinksmart.com.

Springbank 21yo (46%, OB, Late 1990’s bottling, tall bottle with ‘ruffled label’)

This was being kept for a future tasting, however the cork was failing and the neck level was starting to fall. There was only one option; open it and share with friends, quickly! The nose is beautiful, dark dried fruits, sweetness, hints of leather and clove followed by hints of old musical instruments, raisins. This is really nice.  It’s not overly complicated but what there is of it is sensational. The taste is warming, sweet, sherried followed the fruit and then the dry oakiness and the wood spice plus hints of cocoa, leather and cured but unlit tobacco. Wood working shop, shavings and Oolong tea. The finish is warming dry and filled with head swirling aromas. Then a brilliant moment of the sweetness and more of the bourbon like perfection. If memory serves this is much like the old bottling of Aberlour 1976 from a bourbon cask. If memory is not correct it’s still brilliant either way. This sample was not spit out but swallowed with gusto even though it’s yet noon. To do other wise would be unthinkable.

Score 92 points

£299 at the Whisky Exchange

MCLEANSCOTLAND the number one whisky tour operator in Scotland, have just returned from Northern Ireland, taking time to visit Bushmills.  As guests of the Irish Tourist Board, MCLEANSCOTLAND enjoyed a travel workshop in Belfast on the Thursday, followed by a civic reception and wee party! Friday saw them travelling north along the coast of Antrim in company with other travel agents from Europe and Australia.  As a special visit  Paul and Liz enjoyed their time at Bushmills guide by Niall, who was excellent.  Leaving with a much better understanding of Bushmills, a shirt and two bottles of the famous 1608 – distilled to commemorate 400 years of whiskey at the site!

 And ooo, what a dram it is, special indeed.

Notes of almond, saddle leather. Rich flavors of caramel cocoa and malted barley, honey and cream. Finish; malty butter and absolutely nice.”  Its a blend of three different whiskies – malt, grain whiskey and a third said to be a malt produced from crystal malt. 46% ABV  I am keeping the bottle for myself, sorry!  While at the distillery, they chatted to staff about tours coming in and what special treats and special tours could be arranged. So if you are looking for an Irish whiskey tour that includes the Bushmills range, with a special tasting, then contact Paul at info@mcleanscotland.com

Dear Customer

This just confirms that we are releasing one new PROVENANCE bottling this month whose tasting notes follow:

PRV0623 CLYNELISH 12 YEAR OLD

On the nose detect spicy citric notes with oak, grist and copious honey apparent. The palate also shows distinct honey, with an attractive backdrop of barley and soft buttery oak – all leading to a still sweet finish, which is spicy and trails smoke. (F)

We hope you like it and the current selection is proving attractive to you.

Thank you for your support which is appreciated.

Please accept our best wishes,

Fred H Laing
Managing Director

Visit Douglas Laing at http://www.douglaslaing.com/

10.6.10 Anonymous Islay/peaty malts 43% + Port Ellen £18/15*

The Ileach 12yo single malt

The Pibroch 12yo single malt

Smokehead single malt

Six Isles (Islay, Jura, Skye, Mull, Orkney and Arran)

The Peat Chimney Wemyss Vintage Malts blended malt

Special guest Port Ellen Gordon & MacPhail September 1982 – September 2009 refill sherry casks 43%

16.6.10 Wednesday £20/17* Port Charlotte

The peaty expression from Bruichladdich distillery which has been annually released for the last four years has proven popular with fans of the Islay style, for example it has more than once been awarded best dram at Royal Mile Whiskies’ ‘Whisky on the Fringe’. At this tasting there is the opportunity to try back-to-back all official examples of the malt as well as two independant examples. The tasting will be held at The Tolbooth Tavern, 167 Canongate, Royal Mile, Edinburgh at 7.30pm on Wednesdaqy 16th June at 7.30pm tickets are £18 which, if you do the maths is less than the cost of all these drams at the current bottle price.

PC5 6038 bottles 2001 – 2006 5yo 63.5% mix of bourbon and sherry casks
PC6 18000 bottles 2001 – 2007 6yo 61.6% “Madeira cask influence”
PC7 24000 bottles 2001 – 2008 7yo 61%
PC8 25650 bottles 2001 – 2009 8yo 60.5%
“Baffo” Forever Edition no. 5 256 bottles 12.6.01 – 27.3.09 7yo cask no. 48/2001 46% specially selected by Thomas Kruger.
Port Sgioba (Gaelic for Port Charlotte) 286 bottles 6.12.01 – 2.3.10 8yo cask no. 826/2001 66.0% refill sherry hogshead specially selected by FOAH

24.6.10 Old/Sherried/Peaty/Rare/Unusual t.b.c.

Diageo’s ‘Manager’s Choice’ Inchgower 16yo 61.9% ex-bodega sherry cask 564 bottles about £200 retail

Speyburn 09/77 – 12/07 43% refill sherry butt Gordon & MacPhail

8.7.10 Theme tbc

Bladnoch/Tomintoul/Bruichladdich/Arran/non-Scottish peaty whiskies/bottled at the distillery

22.7.10 Old/Sherried/Peaty/Rare/Unusual t.b.c.

‘Rare Ayrshire’ (Ladyburn) 21.02.1975  – 02.03.09 45.2% Bourbon barrel 166 bottles Signatory

Future tastings:-

Peaty blends 40% : date and price tbc

Islay Mist
Islay Hallmark 8yo
Black Bottle 10yo
Black Grouse
Black Bottle
plus a special guest (Brora or Port Ellen)

All whisky tastings take place on Thursday nights from 7:30pm until approximately 10pm at the Tolbooth Tavern, 167 Canongate, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Scotchland. Tickets : £17*/20 or when a tasting’s theme requires buying more expensive bottles the increase will be reflected proportionally in the ticket price.

At least 5 drams, cask strength being the preferred option when a choice is available and affordable.

Refunds only possible if tasting not sold out or if ticket can be resold.

The tastings aim to inform and entertain. The relaxed approach is still structured and props are used so the tastes and smells of the various influences on production can be experienced first hand, for example there will be the opportunity to smell and/or taste both malted and un-malted barley, yeast and new make spirit.

The tasting usually ends with a raffle where every entrant wins a miniature’s worth of whisky left over from previous tastings, entry to the raffle is an additional £2 and any further donations being collected for World Vision’s ‘Sponsor a Child’ scheme (we’ve collected more than £1500 to date).

All tastings include oatcakes, shortbread and chocolates.

The Tollbooth offers meals up to the time of tasting.

ENTRY BY PREPAID TICKET ONLY – prices from £17*
*first timers & members discount, 13 month membership = £10
2nd year’s membership £5 then all subsequent years free.

Want to taste the whiskies but can’t attend? We can bottle them for you to take away. Empty minis always appreciated.

www.jollytopertastings.co.uk