Smokehead Duty-Free Workshops in Malaysia

Smokehead has just successfully completed its first Duty-Free workshop in Malaysia.

Taking place in Kuala Lumpur, the comprehensive and entertaining masterclass provided an overview and tastings of Ian Macleod Distillers Travel Retail offering, focusing on its award-winning Glengoyne Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky and Smokehead Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky.

Led by Ian Macleod Distillers’ Director or Travel Retail, Andy Lane, the one-day seminar was held in conjunction with local Malaysian Duty-Free business partner, J Brands, bringing together 43 staff from Kuala Lumpur International Airport and customers from the Kuala Lumpur region.

Andy Lane commented:

“We are delighted with the response to our inaugural workshop in Malaysia. Staff training is an integral part of developing sales of Malt Whisky, especially Glengoyne and Smokehead whiskies in this region. The staff and customers who attended contributed to a memorable and successful day.”

Kuala Lumpur International Airport is one of South East Asia’s busiest aviation hubs, with over 25 million passengers passing through the airport every year.

The new Duty-Free staff training workshops are the latest development in Ian Macleod’s comprehensive Travel Retail marketing strategy which began in 2007 with the launch of new TR exclusives Glengoyne Burnfoot and Smokehead Extra Rare. With an ever-growing Duty-Free portfolio and increased presence at events such as Cannes and Singapore TFWA, Ian Macleod Distillers is already ahead on sales projection for its five-year Travel Retail strategy.

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Kilkerran OB ‘Work in Progress’ 2010 Release 46%alc.

From Glengyle Distillery, Campbeltown.

Official Tasting Note:

‘Nose: Light and fragrant, the nose leads you into the dram gently. Refreshing lemon citrus, hints of pear and just a dash of sherbet.

Palate: Masses of sweet vanilla immediately take over the tastebuds before the classic Campbeltown salt hits the tongue. Creamy toffee and butterscotch become apparent as the natural oils coat the mouth.

Finish: Gentle smoke comes from deep in the throat followed up by very pleasant ground spices.’

Kilkerran Work in Progress 2010 Release
Barcode: 610854677008

Price excluding VAT: £26.30
£30.90 Including VAT at 17.5%

Visit Loch Fyne Whiskies at www.lfw.co.uk

Time for another trip inside the blending lab, and Iain McCallum of Morrison Bowmore is our host. He’ll take us through some old Auchentoshans and Glen Gariochs, along with a special surprise at the end. In the news, William Grant & Sons teams up with one of the top U.S. microdistillers, Glen Breton rubs it in, Glenmorangie’s team of bloggers picks this year’s Vintage Cask, and Glenmorangie says “L’Chaim.”

Visit WhiskyCast at www.whiskycast.com

Old Pulteney Tasting Monday 21st June 7pm

This month, we have the pleasure of an evening with Malcolm Waring, the Distillery Manager at the Old Pulteney Distillery at Wick on the far North-East coast of the Scottish Highlands. Established in 1826, The Pulteney Distillery is found in the heart of ‘Pulteneytown’, created to house fishermen during Wick’s ‘herring boom’. The most northerly distillery on the Scottish mainland, the spirit crafted here is a distillation of this unique location. The house style is generally quite dry, with a hint of coastal, briny air and a medium bodied spirit.

For this tasting, we will be sampling the core range from Old Pulteney Distillery which includes a 12yo, 17yo and 21yo, plus the recently launched and very well received 30yo. If that alone isn’t enough to get you salivating like a hungry Border Terrier, then we also have a rare chance to try not one but two 23yo Travel Retail Exclusive bottlings to (literally) sweeten the deal. How about that!

Tickets for this event are priced at £25.00 per person, and as usual are limited to 2 places per booking. These will go on sale at 3:00pm, Monday 14th June. (That was yesterday…shake a leg!)

www.oldpulteney.com

Old Pulteney Tasting
Monday 21st June 7pm

Ladies and Gentleman, the tickets for the Old Pulteney Tasting at 7:00pm, Monday 21 st June, are now on sale.

Please call us on +44 (0)207 403 8688 with payment details if you wish to book a place at this event.

Kind Regards,

The Team

EARLY TIMES KENTUCKY WHISKY LAUNCHES “REEL IN A MILLION” CONTEST

Winner Will Fish With Professional Angler Kevin Wirth for One Million Dollars

Louisville, KY – Early Times Kentucky Whisky has announced the popular “Reel in a Million” contest will return for 2010. The winner will receive a dream fishing trip to Lake Erie in Buffalo, New York for a chance to catch a tagged bass worth one million dollars.

Early Times will lend the help of Team Early Times’ Kevin Wirth, one of the world’s top-ranked anglers, as his or her fishing partner for the day. Together they will try to reel in 25 tagged bass connected to great prizes including the “Big Cash Bass” worth one million dollars. 

“Not only is there a million dollars on the line, but this is one of the only fishing promotions that we know of where a consumer will have the opportunity to work side-by-side with a world class angler to win great prizes,” said Joe Murray, brand manager for Early Times Kentucky Whisky.

Starting June 1, 2010, consumers 21 years of age and older can enter Early Times’ “Reel in a Million” contest on-line at www.earlytimes.com, or by mail using entry forms available in-stores. Early Times will select a winner in early August and the “Reel in a Million” event will take place on September 25. The winner and one guest will be provided with travel to Lake Erie along with two nights accommodations. Entries must be received by July 31, 2010.

In addition to the million-dollar tagged bass, the lucky angler is eligible to pull in the other 24 tagged fish all which are connected to prizes including a Triton VT17 bass boat and various gift certificates. Whether it is Wirth who catches a tagged bass or the sweepstakes winner, Early Times will give all prizes and money to the winner of the contest. For full sweepstakes details visit www.teamearlytimes.com.

About Team Early Times

Early Times Kentucky Whisky, is enjoyed in 28 countries around the world and the Early Times Mint Julep is the “Official Drink of the Kentucky Derby™.” For more information visit www.earlytimes.com. Brown-Forman Corporation, Louisville, Kentucky, is a diversified producer and marketer of fine quality alcohol brands, including Jack Daniel’s, Southern Comfort, Finlandia Vodka, Tequila Herradura, el Jimador Tequila, Canadian Mist, Old Forester, Fetzer wines, and Korbel California Champagnes.

A ‘Smoke’ for Dad?

With Father’s Day fast approaching, get your Dad ‘smoking’ with a bottle of our finest Smokehead or Smokehead Extra Black.

Visit www.smokehead.co.uk to find your nearest stockist.

Buy Smokehead at the Glengoyne Online Shop

Visit the Smokehead website for Smokehead drinking suggestions, Screensavers and to find out more about Smokehead. www.smokehead.co.uk

Visit http://www.binnys.com/pages/?pid=33675 for locations

THE NOSE KNOWS!

Wednesday, June 16, 6:30-8:30pm

Legendary Whyte & Mackay Master Blender Richard Patterson will conduct a seminar in his art, featuring Dalmore 12 year old, 15 year old, Gran Reserva and King Alexander and Isle of Jura 16 year Superstition, plus a surprise. Seating is limited, reservations are required. $20 W/Binny’s Card / $30 non-members.

Call 773-935-9400 for more information.
Chicago – Lakeview
Binny’s Ivanhoe Castle & Catacombs Tasting Room | Chicago | 773-935-9400

Visit Binny’s at www.binnys.com

Richard will also be at these other Binny’s stores;

Glen Ellyn 
MEET MASTER WHISKY BLENDER RICHARD PATTERSON  June 17, 2010 (Thu) 6:00-8:00pm
Master Blender Richard Patterson will be meeting single malt afficionados and sampling the newest entries to the Dalmore range!  info  
 
Schaumburg 
MEET MASTER WHISKY BLENDER RICHARD PATTERSON  June 18, 2010 (Fri) 6:00-8:00pm
Master Blender Richard Patterson will be meeting single malt afficionados and sampling the newest entries to the Dalmore range! 

Lake Zurich 
MEET MASTER WHISKY BLENDER RICHARD PATTERSON  June 19, 2010 (Sat) 2:00-4:00pm
Master Blender Richard Patterson will be meeting single malt afficionados and sampling the newest entries to the Dalmore range!  info

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