Untouchable taste – proof is the hottest new whisky on the market this summer!
 
Toronto, On – August, 2010: As early autumn approaches, proof brands inc. proudly announces the launch of proof whisky. To commemorate this event, proof brands inc. is inviting you to join us for a media launch at the Bloor Street Roots Store on Wednesday, September 1st  6-9pm. The evening will include an introduction of our new brand of Canadian whisky, a taste of Canadian-inspired foods, an exclusive VIP shopping experience at Roots and an intimate performance by one of Canada’s hottest acts.

proof whisky, comes in a hip new 500 ml size!

The blend of Canadian prairie rye and wheat is distilled with pristine spring water from the Canadian Rockies. It is aged to perfection in charred oak barrels, creating its sophisticated sweet and smoky flavours. proof is bottled at 42% alc./vol., to give it that extra edge. Enjoy it on the rocks or in our swanky signature cocktail – the Urban.

proof whisky is now available at the LCBO, for only $19.95 a bottle.

Great things DO come in small packages.

For more information or to set up an interview:

Please RSVP Karine Delage by Friday, August, 27th, 2010 at 416-876-3329 or karine@karyzmaagency.com

Hi All,

Well that was it then.

The summer that was and then wasn’t. A summer of mixed sports results – a poor world cup (for any nation other than Spain), a good run at Wombledon by Murray and an unbeaten England cricket team. Some good weather, some not so good… Well I hope that you managed to have a great one whatever you did!

Whisky on the other hand waves goodbye to the hot weather with the promise of an exciting program of autumn and winter events here at The Whisky Lounge. We would be foolish to disappoint…

Festivals

The York Whisky Lounge Festival 2010
Saturday 18th September
The Guildhall, St. Helens Square, York
12-4pm, 5-9pm
£15 per session

The Manchester Whisky Lounge Festival 2010
Saturday 2nd October
The Castlefield Rooms, Castle Street, Manchester
11am-4pm
£18 per ticket

Both of these fantastic events return for more whisky-related fun than ever before! Both have new and old friends in attendance and both have a fantastic roster of masterclasses for you to choose from.

I won’t waste email space going on about exhibitors here – instead why not pop to the website to find out for yourself and to buy tickets. You will not be disappointed by the line-ups we have for you, with representatives from Scotland, England, Ireland, Japan, India and the USA!

Springbank Tastings

It has taken me a while, but I have finally talked the most staunchly independent of distilleries into doing a series tastings with us – a big seal of approval! For those of you who have never experienced Springbank, you are in for a treat. The only distillery in Scotland to malt all of its own barley also produces three different variations from the same site – Hazelburn, Springbank and Longrow. These are produced using differing barley peat levels and distillation styles. They have also opened another distillery and will be sampling with us some of the newly matured Kilkerran from this! We will be welcoming Iain Scott, a very humorous and friendly character, to spill the beans on Springbank…

This is a great and truly iconic distillery and the whiskies are of the highest quality, so make sure you are at one of the tastings below to enjoy!

Friday 3rd September – Blackfriars, Newcastle
Friday 10th September – Britons Protection, Manchester
Friday 8th October – City Inn, Leeds
Saturday 9th October – The Hilton, Tower Bridge, London SE1
Sunday 24th October – Meltons Too, York

Tickets to all of these are £20, and Springbank are kindly offering one of their tastefully branded tasting glasses for everybody who purchases a bottle on the night! Again, go to the website to buy tickets or for further info.

I will have further news on our final tastings of 2010 very shortly, but that should keep you going for now!

I hope to see you at one or more of these events but in the meantime take care of you and yours and speak soon…

Slainte!
Eddie

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Eddie Ludlow
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WHISKY GALORE BOTTLE MAKES £4,200 AT BONHAMS SCOTTISH SALE

NEAR SELL OUT SALE MAKES £92,000

A bottle of whisky salvaged from the “Whisky Galore” ship, The SS Politician, was sold today for £4,200 on the second day of Bonhams annual Scottish Sale in Edinburgh.   It was retrieved from the wreck of the ship in the 1950s or 1960s and was estimated to fetch £1,200 – 1,800.  The sale made a total of £92,000 and practically every bottle was sold.

The story of the SS Politician and its cargo of whisky is known round the world thanks to the novelist Sir Compton MacKenzie who based his book ‘Whisky Galore’ on the real life events.  The novel was later made into a very popular Ealing Comedy film.

In 1941, the ship set sail for Kingston, Jamaica with a cargo which included pianos, motor parts, bedding and 28,000 cases (264,000 bottles) of whisky. It ran aground in a gale off the Outer Hebrides near the island of Eriskay.  Islanders, from Eriskay and beyond, starved of whisky by war time rationing, systematically salvaged around 24,000 bottles before the authorities caught up with them.  Some of the looters were fined; some ended up in jail; few of the stolen bottles were recovered.  The hull of the ship was blown up by a frustrated local customs officer to put the whisky beyond temptation, prompting one anguished islander to exclaim, “Dynamiting whisky! You wouldn’t think there’d be men in the world so crazy as that!”

Whisky from the Politician rarely appears at auction.  In 1987, 8 bottles were retrieved from the wreck which still lies submerged off the coast of Eriskay and sold for £4,000. Despite extensive salvage efforts in 1989 only 24 more bottles were recovered.

For further sale information please go to www.bonhams.com/scotland

NOTES

Bonhams

Bonhams, founded in 1793, is one of the world’s oldest and largest auctioneers of fine art and antiques. The present company was formed by the merger in November 2001 of Bonhams & Brooks and Phillips Son and Neale UK. In August 2002, the company acquired Butterfields, the principal firm of auctioneers on the West Coast of America. Today, Bonhams offers more sales than any of its rivals, through two major salerooms in London: New Bond Street, and Knightsbridge, and a further five throughout the UK. Sales are also held in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Carmel, New York and Boston in the USA; Toronto, Canada; and France, Monaco, Hong Kong and Dubai. Bonhams has a worldwide network of offices and regional representatives in 25 countries offering sales advice and valuation services in 57 specialist areas. By the end of 2009, Bonhams had become UK market leaders in ten key specialist collecting areas. For a full listing of upcoming sales, plus details of Bonhams specialist departments, go to www.bonhams.com (Feb 2010)

Bonhams, 101 New Bond Street, London, London W1S 1SR United Kingdom

Whisky World – 25th and 26th August

Love Whisky?

We do, and on August 25th and 26th The Oak Barrel will be immersed in the ‘water of life’ with Whisky World – a celebration of unique whiskies from Australia and around the world. Come into our ‘cave’ where an exhibition will showcase a variety of whiskies for your tasting pleasure. If you still want more, join us in the tasting room where each night will feature two master classes, each with a unique focus.

The ‘Cave’ Exhibition will feature a variety of whiskies such as Sheep Dip Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Tobermory 15yo Isle of Mull Single Malt Scotch Whisky as well as distilleries including Glenmorangie and Talisker. If you are passionate about whisky, join us on Wednesday night as we explore award-winning whiskies from Victoria in our Bakery Hill Master Class. Presented by owner and distiller David Baker, Bakery Hill produces classic single malt whiskies with exceptionally fine flavour and aroma. Wednesday night will also feature a rare opportunity to sample not only the Classic Malts but also the “Boutique Barrels” from Isle of Jura distillery in Scotland. With a live Skype crossover to Scotland for the presentation, it promises to be a class to remember! Thursday night will kick off with Limeburners presented by Cameron Syme. Limeburners Whisky is made by the Great Southern Distilling Company on the picturesque Princess Royal Harbour in Albany, Western Australia. Cameron will be showing four Whiskies and a Whisky Liqueur from his stable of fine International Award Winning Whiskies. Last but not least is a family affair as we sample traditional, hand made whiskies from Springbank in Scotland. The oldest independently owned family distillery in Scotland, Springbank uses traditional methods at all stages of the distillation process and carries out the full production process on the one site.

So join The Oak Barrel team as we host this unique event dedicated to the worlds best whiskies. With a range of tickets available, Whisky World has something for everyone – whether you’re a whisky connoisseur or a new found lover, you will be sure to leave with a warm feeling inside!

NOTES

Quick Facts

Time: 6.00pm – 9.00pm


Date: Wednesday 25th & Thursday 26th August

Location: Oak Barrel, Tasting Room

Tickets: 
Platinum: $70 or $60 for members, includes: 2 Master Classes, entry to the   exhibition area over 2 nights.

Gold: $50 or $40 for members, includes: 1 Master Class, entry to the exhibition area for 1 night.

Silver: $20 includes: entry to the exhibition area for 1 night.

Book: events@oakbarrel.com.au

www.ralfy.com has been busy with the wee local Distillery at Wigtown, Scotland.

Whisky review whatever ! – Bladnoch Forum Bottling Factory & Collectable One-off !

… reach for your charitable purses Malt-mates.

From the nice people at Mackmyra (Gold Medal Marketing represent Mackmyra in Alberta Canada www.goldmedalmarketinginc.com );

Discover the Swedish malt whisky

We had a dream to create the first Swedish malt whisky.

We followed our own path and developed the whisky from its origin. That path was neither the easiest nor the quickest. But it was the right path, because we reached our goal: a Swedish malt whisky with a unique identity.

Our distillery in Mackmyra Bruk is not large, but we put a great deal of care into the production. We maintain traceability right down to the individual field of barley. It also allows us to continue to look beyond the traditional approach. Our small, handmade casks are one example. Another is the Swedish oak that shares its essence so generously. The selected casks are allowed to mature naturally in the quiet recesses of our cool underground warehouse.

Roasted Swedish oak, a hint of vanilla and dried fruit. Small, handmade casks stored with care. Mackmyra – The 1st Edition has a spicy aroma and a fruity, elegant flavour with hints of citrus and caramel. It is not chill-filtered and contains no additives.

We followed our dreams and created the first Swedish malt whisky. A whisky that carries new experiences.

A whisky for you who live life less ordinary.

At our distillery at Mackmyra Bruk we have pursued our dreams and created the Swedish single malt whisky. We make it our own way, using local ingredients and no additives. The result has put Sweden on the international whisky map.

If you have any questions or would like to place an order, please contact:

Mackmyra Svensk Whisky
Hantverkargatan 5
se-112 21 Stockholm
info@mackmyra.se
+468 – 556 025 80

ROB RUBINSTEIN JOINS HEAVEN HILL DISTILLERIES, INC. AS NATIONAL SALES OPERATIONS MANAGER

Industry veteran to fill new role at nation’s largest independent family-owned and operated spirits supplier

LOUISVILLE, KY—Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc. announced today that distilled spirits industry veteran Robert F. Rubinstein has joined the company, effective August 9th.  Rubinstein was named to the newly-created position of National Sales Operations Manager, reporting to and working with Heaven Hill Director of North American Sales Steve Feller to optimize the company’s growing sales infrastructure.

Heaven Hill Distilleries, the largest independent family-owned and operated distilled spirits supplier, will be utilizing Rubinstein’s sales management experience to further the company’s ongoing alignment of sales processes and resources with short and long-term performance goals.  Heaven Hill is the producer of such renowned category leading brands as Evan Williams Bourbon, Christian Brothers Brandy, Burnett’s Vodka and Hpnotiq Liqueur, and has leveraged strong sales growth to become the nation’s seventh largest overall spirits supplier.

Rubinstein joins Heaven Hill after 13 years with Sidney Frank Importing Company as Director of Sales Analysis and Planning.  Prior to that, he served as a Senior Business Analyst for Bacardi USA’s Eastern and Mid-Atlantic Divisions.  Originally from the New York area, Rubinstein is a graduate of Binghamton University/State University of New York, and holds an MBA from the University of Connecticut.  He will be relocating from New York with his wife Jennifer and two children to Louisville, where he will be officed.

“We are extraordinarily pleased to have an executive with Rob’s track record join us at this time of such robust growth for the company,” commented Heaven Hill Distilleries Director of North American Sales Steve Feller. “He and I, along with our Sales Division Managers, will be refining and building our sales organization for even greater success in the ever-changing distilled spirits landscape.”

Founded in 1934, Bardstown, KY-based Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc. (www.heavenhill.com) is the nation’s largest independent, family-owned and operated spirits producer and marketer and the world’s second-largest holder of Kentucky Bourbon. Heaven Hill’s diversified portfolio of brands includes The Christian Brothers Brandies; Evan Williams and Elijah Craig Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskeys; Burnett’s Vodkas and Gin; Hpnotiq Liqueur; PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur; Lunazul and Two Fingers Tequilas, and Dubonnet Aperitif.

Heaven Hill reminds you to “Think Wisely. Drink Wisely.” 

ONLINE WHISKY SHOP & EDINBURGH FRINGE NOW LIVE
 
At long last out online whisky shop finally went live in time for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Stocking most of the WHISKI bar’s malt whiskies and over the following months we will be adding to the range so that it exceeds what we can offer in the bar due to space constraints.

So check it out here at www.thewhiskystill.com and if anything takes your fancy, then enter code TWR-0810 at the checkout for  5% off your total order until the end of August 2010.
 
EDINBURGH FRINGE FESTIVAL

We are festival venue number 246 this year with FREE live Scottich music every night from 10PM so come on down to the WHISKI bar for the ultimate Scottish experience.

Thanks for all you support and hope to see you again soon,
 
Best Regards,
The WHISKI Team 
 
WHISKI Bar & Restaurant, 119 High Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1SG
www.whiskibar.co.uk  | info@whiskibar.co.uk

Gordon and MacPhail now stock The Tweeddale Blend.

Please see the link below.

http://stonedean.co.uk/news/now-available-from-gordon-macphail-the-tweeddale-blend/

Gordon & MacPhail
58-60 South Street
Elgin
Moray
IV30 1JY 
Tel: 01343 545110
Fax: 01343 540155
Email: retail@gordonandmacphail.com

Regards,

Alasdair Day

Stonedean Limited
http://www.stonedean.co.uk
http://twitter.com/@tweeddaleblend

Discover the lost blend……..
THE TWEEDDALE BLEND.

Whisky Connosr at The Whisky Show 2010

The Whisky Show, the UKʼs foremost luxury whisky tasting event, returns thisyear in spectacular style in a larger more spacious venue and, this time, the experience will offer a truly unique new dimension thanks to an exclusive digital partnership with connosr.com – the independent social networking website devoted entirely to whisky.

This yearʼs expanded Whisky Show will once again present the finest examples of whisky from around the world, providing recommendations and tastings to suit every palate. As digital partners, connosr.com will be bringing the show to life online as well as providing a unique interactive consumer experience at the event itself.

Our exclusive digital event will enable everyone at the show to take part. Weʼll be asking whisky fans to take centre stage as we elevate whisky critiquing to new heights. Watch this space and look out for more details on connosr.com

connosr.com at The Whisky Show – we hope to see you there!