Loch Fyne Whiskies News has posted a new item, ‘SALE OF ICONIC WHISKY AT BONHAMS EDINBURGH TO AID JAPANESEQUAKE AND TSUMANI VICTIMS’

Gordon & MacPhail has had trading relationships with Japan for over thirty years and members of our family owned business felt it was important to show our support and raise funds to aid the relief.  We all feel helpless in the face of a tragedy so we are looking to do something practical.

My brother, Michael, was due to fly to Japan to take part in a series of events to launch Gordon & MacPhail Generations Glenlivet 70 Years Old when the disaster struck. 

We have decided to donate bottle No. 1 of Generations Glenlivet 70 Years Old to a special charity auction to raise money for the relief effort.  All funds will be paid to the Red Cross who will use them to help the Japanese people recover from this devastating natural disaster. 

Bonhams Edinburgh, who are giving their services for free, will deliver the special charity auction on Tuesday 29 March 2011 at 7.00pm GMT.  The auction will be held at Bonhams 22 Queen Street, Edinburgh and online at

http://www.bonhams.com/eur/auction/19503/lot/1/ 

As I am sure you are aware Gordon & MacPhail launched Generations Glenlivet 70 Years Old at a special event at Edinburgh Castle on 8 March 2011.  Distilled in 1940 only 100 full sized decanters have been released for sale in 2011.  Whisky connoisseur Charles Maclean describes the single malt: “The Glenlivet 1940 opens a door into a different time, another country. To smell and taste this exquisite whisky is to experience the past in a unique way – layer upon layer of flavour, profound and evocative.” 

The whisky is beautifully presented in a tear-shaped hand-blown crystal decanter with an elegant British Hallmarked silver stopper. The decanter nestles in a sterling silver base and is framed in a handmade box, crafted in Scotland using Scottish Elm.

David Urquhart, Joint managing Director, Gordon & Macphail

You may view the latest Loch Fyne Whiskies post at;

https://www.lfw.co.uk/blog/2011/03/22/sale-of-iconic-whisky-at-bonhams-edinburgh-to-aid-japanesequake-and-tsumani-victims/

Best regards,
Loch Fyne Whiskies
david@lfw.co.uk

A PROUDLY SOUTH AFRICAN THANK YOU TO DAD

Salute your dad this Father’s Day with the proudly South African, award-winning Bain’s Cape Mountain Whisky. Distilled and matured at the James Sedgwick Distillery near the foothills of the Bain’s Kloof Pass in Wellington, Bain’s Cape Mountain Whisky is South Africa’s first 100 % single-grain whisky.

Awarded gold and best-in-class at the 2010 International Wine and Spirits Challenge, Bain’s Cape Mountain Whisky is the perfect gift to show your dad just how much you value him.

Inspired by the pioneering pass builder Andrew Geddes Bain who created the Bain’s Kloof Pass amidst its natural beauty, Bain’s Cape Mountain Whisky is crafted from the finest South African grain. The whisky is quite uniquely double-matured in specially selected first-fill oak casks. After the initial three years’ maturation the whisky is transferred to a second set of first-fill oak casks to age for a further two years. Its double-maturation imparts flavour and complexity, resulting in a smooth and distinctive whisky.

The whisky shows an exceptional interaction between spirit and wood to produce a mix of toffee, floral and vanilla aromas and flavours with a hint of spice softened by sweet undertones. The result is a warm and extended mouth-feel with a smooth finish.

Bain’s Cape Mountain Whisky is available, with or without a tin, from leading liquor outlets and retails for around R175 per 750 ml bottle.

Hello Fellow Scotch Lovers –

We scour the world looking for decidedly different whiskies to offer you. You know…the stuff your local liquor store guy probably has never heard of…and probably cant get even if he has.

Well, this week we scored large…as in “Best Grain Whisky for the 3rd consecutive year at the Worlds Whiskies Awards 2011” large: Greenore 15 YO Irish Grain Whiskey

Originally launched as a limited batch of just 5,000 bottles in 2008 the Greenore 15 YO claimed its first World Best Single Grain Whiskey award in 2009 and has continued to dominate the Single Grain whiskey field with repeat wins in 2010 and now 2011. To date the Greenore 15 YO has won two Gold medals and two Best in Class commendations at the International Wine and Spirits Competition and three World Whiskies Awards World Best Single Grain Whiskey titles.

Single Grain whiskeys are very rare, as most are mixed with malt whisky to create blended whisky. Produced at Cooley Distillery, Irelands only independent distillery, the raw ingredients for Greenore are simply maize, water and yeast with a small amount of malted barley to start the fermentation process. Greenore 15 YO is matured in first fill ex-bourbon casks. The result is a delicate whisky that is light in flavor. If you’re the adventurous type, I think you’ll be quite pleased with this whiskey.

Also, for those of you in the New York City or who are looking for a great reason to visit, I urge you to attend this years Whisky Live New York 2011 on April 6th at Pier 60/ Chelsea Piers. ForScotchLovers will be there again this year, and we offer you great discounts on tickets (see below).

I hope you’ll give the Greenore 15 YO whisky ($85.95) a try, and if you attend Whisky Live New York, please stop by our booth.

Doug Stone

Founder

www.ForScotchLovers.com

  
GREENORE 15 YO IRISH GRAIN WHISKEY

GREENORE 15 YO REVIEW – by JOHN HANSEL of   THE MALT ADVOCATE 

Cooley distillery’s oldest grain whiskey to date, and marketed as a limited edition. Similar in personality to Greenore 8 YO-rather light and gently sweet-but deeper, more oily in texture, not as crisp, with enhanced spice notes. You’ll also find soft creamy vanilla, lemon meringue, cut hay, orange rock candy, teasingly subtle bitter chocolate, and a dry, spicy finish…I find them equally pleasant in personality.

Malt Advocate magazine rating: 84

 
 
Whisky Live New York 2011, during New York Tartan Week, in its 7th year, returns to the spectacular Pier Sixty, Chelsea Piers, 23rd Street on the Hudson River, in the heart of the city, on Wednesday, April 6, 2011.  

Whether you are a seasoned whisk(e)y lover or a novice, you can expect to experience an incredible and in-depth insight into the world of Scotch, Bourbon and Whiskies (Irish, Kentucky, Japanese, Canadian and American) along with great food and fantastic entertainment. Whisky Live New York will bring the world of Scotch, Bourbon and Whiskies to life, increasing your knowledge of whiskies and a chance to meet the whisk(e)y experts.

Book your tickets in advance, and use the special ForScotchLovers discount code “fsl2011” to receive 10% off normal ticket prices for Whisky Live New York 2011

Fellow whisky enthusiasts,

We now have the Maltstock 2011 program online! So please visit the Maltstock website to see the full program.

We’re very happy Stuart Thomson (former Ardbeg manager) and George Cairns from the Edinburgh Liqueur Company will join us again. Donald MacLellan will be there for Glendronach and David Stirk with some great whiskies from his Creative Whisky Company. We have Antony McCallum-Caron from Glengoyne/Chieftains. And of course the great chaps from Master of Malt will be there again. This time they will host a “lost distilleries” tasting! Last year Compass Box provided a unique Breakfast Whisky. This year Gregg Glass from Compass Box will come to Maltstock! All this and more to look forward to!

Food
To get off to the perfect start, the highly praised Highlander Inn will come all the way from Craigellachie, Scotland to Maltstock again, to prepare a perfect Scottish breakfast for us. 
On Saturday evening we will of course have a BBQ. It will be a bit different though this year. It’s in the very capable hands of Harry Havinga and his team. They are currently ranked 5th in the World BBQ ranking (yes apparently such a ranking does exist). It will be a BBQ to remember!

Discount at The Whiskyshop Dufftown
Just a quick reminder: every subscriber to this newsletter will get a 5% discount at The Whiskyshop Dufftown. When ordering online simply enter the code: WSDMLTSTK2011. Or mention this code when buying in the shop. Both the excellent website and shop are well worth a visit!

And when you have a Maltstock ticket we will give you a special code for a 10% discount at the Whiskyshop Dufftown!

You can also save on shipping. Mike Lord from The Whiskyshop Dufftown will come to Maltstock. He will also be at the Islay festival. Simply select the country as “Hold at the WSD” when entering the delivery address and state where they want to pick it up in the comments field.

Maltstock tickets
Make sure you buy your Maltstock tickets on time. As always there will be no tickets sales at the Maltstock gates. All tickets need to be bought in advance. And tickets are selling faster than ever.

Maltstock is an all inclusive weekend. For just 175,- euro’s you have two nights accommodation, all food and drinks (including the whisky) and access to the free masterclasses. But above all: you will enjoy a very relaxed whisky weekend amongst fellow enthusiasts!

Click here to go straight to the Maltstock webshop. Or buy your tickets at the Whiskyshop Dufftown website where you can pay with credit card.

Hope to see you all in September at Maltstock!

the Maltstock team
Arthur, Bob, Eline, Rogier & Teun

International Whisky Competition

Second Edition: April 7-9 2011, Hotel 71, Chicago, USA

The 2010 International Whisky Competition results are in.

The International Whisky Competition is the premium whisky competition in the world. (Whisky Intelligence feel that this is simply not true, there are quite a few competitions that are head and shoulders above the IWC).

Our goal is to bring as many whiskies from around the world to be tasted and rated by a panel of judges and the public via the web. (See below).

To stay in touch and receive all announcements, please subscribe to our Twitter channel @WhiskyComp, our Facebook group, and our YouTube channel.

Entrants and Forms

All whisky distillers and distributors are invited to submit most, if not all, of the whisky brands they market, produce and represent.

We believe that an honest and internationally respected competition is one where all the players are represented. (See below). It is important to understand that since the change in whisky blends and single malts vary year over year, each annual International Whisky Competition will produce new and different sets of winners.

We wish every whisky the best of luck!

Enter the competition *** Deadline for 2011 entries is April 1st, 2011. (Whisky Intelligence notes with some interest the the IWC currently has a massive 9 entries listed on their website and thus certainly lives up to their reputation of “one of the smallest whisky competitions in the world” as per their wikipedia listing).

The Dalmore Releases Castle Leod Whisky

The Dalmore has released a limited edition whisky called Castle Leod, named after the spiritual home of the Mackenzie clan, to raise much needed funds to help return the Scottish castle to its former glory.

The move follows the successful launch last year of the brand’s Mackenzie expression, which saw 3,000 bottles sell out in less than nine months across the world, raising more than £20,000 towards castle restoration and other clan projects.

This time there will be 5,000 bottles of Dalmore Castle Leod produced with an RSP of £100, and according to Richard Paterson, the creator of this new release, this one will sell even faster than the Mackenzie whisky.

The Dalmore has a long association with the Mackenzie clan. Not only did the family once own the Highland distillery, their clan symbol – the royal stag – sits on each and every bottle of the Dalmore in a tribute to its regal heritage and aristocratic pedigree.  In 1263, a member of the clan saved King Alexander III of Scotland from a charging stag and was subsequently granted the honour of using the 12-point royal stag as their crest. That in turn has been adopted by The Dalmore, along with the clan’s motto I Shine, Not Burn.

Castle Leod is nestled in the Scottish highlands just 14 miles from the Dalmore distillery.  Built in 1606, it is still one of the few castles in Scotland that was built and occupied by direct descendents of the original family owners.

Richard Paterson, Master Blender, Whyte and Mackay

“Castle Leod is an exceptional single malt. It’s the first time we have released a whisky matured in barriques from one of the most revered and iconic Bordeaux houses in France.

“Having spent its initial maturation in American white oak and Spanish sherry wood, this whisky still retains The Dalmore’s ‘house style’ of orange marmalade, vanilla and spice. But its final 18 months in Bordeaux adds an extra level of pure luxury, as well as a sensual finish of kiwi, sweet pear and sweet mango.”
 
John Cromartie Caberfeidh of the Mackenzie clan, is thrilled by the The Dalmore’s latest efforts to raise much needed funds

“I’m honoured that Richard Paterson has created this extraordinary single malt in tribute to Castle Leod, which is both my home and the spiritual home of the Mackenzie clan. We regularly have gatherings for our members at the Castle as this has been the seat of the clan since it was built by Roderick Mackenzie in the 17th century. The castle is filled with rich heritage and history, but more importantly, it has stood the test of time, and I have no doubt that in years to come The Dalmore’s Castle Leod will equally be recognised as a timeless classic.”

Tasting Notes:

Colour:   Radiant amber with hints of crimson gold
Nose:  Exhilarating romantic notes of Rose de Mai, heady tuberose, ylang-ylang and rich narcissus are coupled with arousing notes of juicy plums, blackcurrants, bergamot and mandarin.
Taste:  The “King of Grapes”. the Cabernet Sauvignon from a legendary 1st cru classe Bordeaux chateau adds that extra level of pure luxury to our noble Dalmore. But again fleshy plums, raisins and citrus fruits are reinforced during this initial flirtation on the palate. Within seconds the next sensual fusion makes its presence felt when silky tones of kiwi fruit, honey, caramelised pear and sweet mango roll over from the warmth of your tongue. A final feast of crushed almonds, spicy ginger, chewy toffee and soft liquorice brings this passionate love affair to a perfect conclusion.

Information on The Dalmore:

The Dalmore whisky is crafted in small batches using an artisan philosophy that has been passed down through generations. The Dalmore converts crystal-clear water from Loch Morie in the Highlands into liquid gold. The small band of stillmen that run the distillery all originate from a handful of local families and, with years of experience, exhibit true craft and take enormous pride in their work. This ensures The Dalmore whisky’s unique and revered character.

Whisky fans can join The Dalmore Custodians, a select group of individuals with an appetite for luxury single malt, by visiting http://www.thedalmore.com

Hello whisky fans,

It’s been a busy start to the year at Abbey Whisky. We have sourced some wonderful new additions to the Abbey Whisky collection.  The Abbey Whisky team have celebrated some special birthdays recently and a dram or two of our wonderful ‘Scottish water’ has been raised in celebration!

We consider Abbey Whisky a unique online supplier in choosing to only stock very rare and exclusive malts…so when searching for that extra special dram, make your first port of call abbeywhisky.com

We believe that we hold the best range of Port Ellen available online and with reported stock levels at Port Ellen decreasing daily, the precious malts won’t be around for long.

Port Ellen makes for great investment, especially in the current climate. These bottles are in great demand, and increase in value by the day.

Sláinte!

Mike & Peter

Remember! We still are offering  free postage to UK mainland. £16.00 to most of Europe. Great Prices to the USA.

Port Ellen 1978, 24 Year Old

2nd Annual Release

£495.00

Port Ellen 1978, 24 Year Old

3rd Annual Release

£345.00

Port Ellen 1979, 25 Year Old

5th Annual Release

£495.00

Port Ellen 1978, 27 Year Old

6th Annual Release

£305.00

Port Ellen 1979, 28 Year Old

7th Annual Release

£360.00

Port Ellen 1978, 29 Year Old

8th Annual Release

£255.00

Port Ellen 1979, 30 Year Old

9th Annual Release

£450.00

Port Ellen 1978, 31 Year Old

10th Annual Release

£500.00

Glenglassaugh, 50 Litre Octave Cask Ownership

Have you ever wanted to own your own cask of whisky?  You can now own your very own cask of Glenglassaugh spirit, for only £500!!!

For more information follow this link. http://www.abbeywhisky.com/proddetail.php?prod=Glenglassaugh50LitreOctaveCaskOwnership

Abbey Whisky is currently buying….

Full Collections… Rare Malts series, Complete Bottles, empty boxes & tasting notes…Ardbeg 1965, Port Ellen Annual Releases, Port Ellen Maltings, Port Ellen Feis Ile, & many more. Are looking to sell?  Get in touch, auction prices paid!

enquiries@abbeywhisky.com

Abbey Whisky

www.abbeywhisky.com

Specialist supplier of rare, collectable and exclusive malts.

‘Statement Bottles’ at the Park Avenue Liquor Shop
 
Greetings,

We were very excited to move our clocks ahead for daylight savings time this year. Why? Well, we’re glad you asked.

Moving ahead one hour means we are one hour closer to seeing some of the country’s most anticipated bottles. Listed below are four special bottles. We call them “Statement Bottles” because everything about them makes quite a statement. From specialized packaging to the liquid that has been aging for decades to their limited availability each says a lot just by looking at it.

These bottle are due this Spring and we wanted to give you advanced knowledge about them. Unfortunately pricing for all of them is not yet available but feel free to contact us as information is coming to us on a daily basis.

We are also excited about two upcoming events. The first is ‘Whisky Live 2011’ at New York City’s Chelsea Piers. See below for a discount codes on tickets.

The other event is a Tartan Week Scotch Tasting & Dinner at St. Andrews with Park Avenue Liquor Shop’s very own Scotch buyer, Marlon Paltoo. See below for details. 

Cheers!,

Jonathan & Eric

Park Avenue Liquor Shop 
292 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10017
212-685-2442
info@parkaveliquor.com
www.parkaveliquor.com

Highland Park, 50 Year Old

Highland Park 50 Year Old is the distillery’s oldest and most prestigious release. Only 275 bottles of this remarkable Limited Edition are available worldwide. The initial shipment for the U.S. is just 5 bottles and Park Avenue Liquor Shop is one just 2 stores that will have them. 

It is a vatting of five casks distilled in 1960. Like all Highland Park, the 50 year old has been cask-harmonized, that is to say, refilled into casks upon reaching maturity for the perfect balance and consistency.

To ensure the full impact of the rich, complex flavours that come from a lifetime of maturation, Highland Park 50 Year Old has been bottled at 44.8% abv.

Inspired by the elemental forces of Orkney, each bottle is hand-crafted from sterling silver and designed by internationally-renowned designer Maeve Gillies. Her design for Highland Park 50 Year Old celebrates Orkney; in particular the influence of the sea, wild weather and the passage of time. A long-time customer of Park Avenue Liquor Shop, Maeve has promised to personally sign any bottle of Highland Park 50 purchased at our store.

Arriving in April.

Price: Please inquire

Bowmore, 40 Year Old

Just 53 bottles of the limited edition Bowmore 40 Years Old will be released for sale worldwide. This is the ultimate luxury gift for the Single Malt whisky connoisseur.

Handcrafted to perfection, this remarkable spirit has been maturing since March of 1969 in a specially selected American bourbon cask (cask # 2161 to be precise), gently imparting its unique and finest flavors into the malt.  Inspired by the rugged Islay coastline, every bottle is a work of art.  Painstakingly designed by two of Scotland’s foremost glass-blowers Brodie Nairn and Nichola Burns, each bottle is hand-blown and sculpted using molten glass and stones collected from the Islay shore – no two bottles are the same.

Hamilton and Inches, Warrant Holder to The Queen and one of Scotland’s most prestigious jewellers, were enlisted to add finishing touches to the bottle with a hand-engraved solid silver collar that adorns each bottle. Finally the whisky rests on a polished slab of natural slate providing a fitting base to display the bottle.

On the nose, Bowmore 40 Years Old is smoked oak, sweet vanilla cream, poached pears and a gentle earthy peatiness. The palate reveals wood spice, orange peel, fresh pink grapefruit and sweet pear, with the mild influence of peat smoke, bringing balance to the sweet and fruity characteristics.

Arriving in April.

Price: Please inquire

Glenmorangie  “Pride”, 1981 

The culmination of 28 years of passion, patience and artistry – Pride 1981 is the most luxurious and longest ever extra-matured Glenmorangie.

This is a 28 year old whisky first matured in the finest oak casks for 18 years before being aged exclusively in Chateau d’Yquem Sauternes casks for another 10 years. This makes Pride the longest period any current  Glenmorangie whisky has undergone extra maturation.

This bottle are extremely rare with just 1,000 made and only 100 marked for the U.S.

Each bottle of Pride is in an exquisite Baccarat crystal decanter designed by renowned artist Laurence Brabant. They are individually numbered and personally signed by Master Distiller, Dr. Bill Lumsden. The decanter  is housed inside an elegantly crafted wooden case.

It has an intense, deep gold color. The aromas include apple tart with demerara sugar, nutmeg – underpinned by musky oak tones. The addition of water releases a collection of exotic fruits and spices. On he palate layers of syrup sponge pudding covered in milk chocolate sauce, honeydew melon and lemon vanilla all abound. There is also a backbone of oak tannins with hints of toast and mineral notes. The finish is long, succulent and sweet. Sultanas, toasted almonds, lemon and coconut all provide a lingering memory.

Arriving in April.

Price: Inquire

Whisky Live New York returns to the spectacular Pier Sixty on 6th April 2011 creating a magnificent evening of great whisky, fine food and wonderful entertainment in the heart of New York. Our 2010 show was our most successful edition attracting great whiskies and a fine crowd of whisky lovers to a fantastic evening. Whether, the seasoned whisky lover or novice you can expect to experience an incredible and in-depth insight into the world of whisky drinking and producing. This is your chance to become closer to the industry, taste rare and sought-after whiskies, increase your knowledge and meet the whisky experts!
 
Enter codes parkaveliquor OR singlemaltcon to receive a 10% discount on your ticket purchase!

Tartan Week Scotch Tasting & Dinner with Marlon Paltoo of Park Avenue Liquor Shop

We are proud to announce that the Park Avenue Liquor Shop’s very own, Marlon Paltoo will be hosting a Scotch Whisky Tasting and Dinner at St. Andrews restaurant in New York City. The event will feature bottlings from The Gordon MacPhail’s Collection and International Beverage.Click on this promotion to see all of the featured Scotches and the menu Dinner menu.

Thursday April 7th at 7:00pm

Ticket Price: $95 

From John Frechette at Oakridge Golf Club;

Our second malt tasting at Oakridge Golf Club takes place Friday, April 15, 2011.

Garrett Spahn, brand ambassador for Diageo’s Classic Malts will conduct a private tasting of 5 malts paired with hors d’oeuvres. Bagpipes, haggis, highland dancing and Fraser MacDuff entertains! With golf or without… $113 with 18 holes, $102 with 9, $75 malts, food & entertainment, $45 food & entertainment. There’s room for only 60 guests and spots are selling briskly, so don’t delay.

Contact John @ 1.905.985.0883 x144 or john@golfoakridge.com for reservations.

Oakridge Golf Club
35 Lauren Rd, Port Perry,  ONTARIO CANADA  L9L2A7  
http://www.golfoakridge.com/

Johnnie Walker Black Label $24.99
Dewar’s White Label 1.75L $26.99
Jack Daniels Black 1.75L $33.99
Johnnie Walker Red label 1.75L $25.99
Canadian LTD 1.75L $10.99
Chivas Regal Scotch $17.99
Canadian Club 1.75L $16.99
Seagram’s 7 Crown 1.75L $14.99
House Of Stuart 1.75L $14.99

*Prices valid W/Binny’s Card March 23 through March 29, 2011. Not responsible for misprints or typographical errors.  Sizes 750ml unless otherwise stated. Advertised items limited to quantities on hand.
 
Don’t forget to use your Binny’s Card! Get discounts on mixed case wine purchases and work towards a 2% rebate on every $500 of eligible purchases. Get your free card at a Binny’s near you.

Visit Binny’s at www.binnys.com