*FORTHCOMING WHISKY TASTINGS AT ARKWRIGHTS WHISKY AND WINES*

Arkwrights are pleased to announce that in May we will be hosting a Bruichladdich whisky tasting and in June there will be another of our popular Ladies only whisky tastings (with a little bit of champagne and chocolate to add to the delights!)

Details are as follows:

*BRUICHLADDICH DISTILLERY WHISKY TASTING – THURSDAY 26TH MAY 2011*

Bruichladdich whisky is, we know, a favourite among many of you and so we are pleased to be able to tell you that David Keir will be visiting us on Thursday 26th May to present a tasting of expressions from this independent and innovative distillery.

At Bruichladdich traditional production methods, using original Victorian equipment, combine with the skill of the distillery workers to produce an elegant spirit that is allowed to retain its purity and character by being non-chillfiltered and with no added colour.  Bruichladdich’s Master Distiller, the legend that is Jim McEwan, then uses his long years of experience to take the whisky one step further.  His innovative use of cask selection allows the creation of a variety of expressions that can suit different moods and tastes but yet each of which still retain the essential DNA of the pure Bruichladdich spirit.

For existing ‘Laddie’ fans this is an evening not to be missed, and if you’ve yet to try Bruichladdich then this tasting is a must.  With both peated and unpeated malts produced at the distillery then there will be something different for all to try.

*LADIES ONLY WHISKY TASTING – WEDNESDAY 8TH JUNE 2011*

Phil Huckle, brand ambassador for Pernod Ricard and Chivas, will be returning in June to present a Ladies only whisky tasting with a twist.  As it’s summertime (in theory!) then we will kick off with a champagne and whisky cocktail and them move on through a selection of single malts from the Chivas Brothers portfolio of distilleries – finishing up with a pairing of whisky and top quality chocolate.  Mmmm…..

Distilleries that will be included on the night include Speyside favourites Aberlour, Glenlivet and Longmorn plus Scapa from Orkney – and don’t worry if you came along to Phil’s recent tasting because as well as the addition of the whisky cocktail we have swapped a couple of whiskies for different expressions so you’ll get to try something new. 

Whisky, champagne, chocolate…..  the perfect way to spend a summer’s night!

Stanton House Hotel

HOW TO BOOK

The tastings will be held at Stanton House Hotel, Stanton Fitzwarren (www.stantonhouse.co.uk), and will commence at 7.00 for 7.30pm.  Tickets are £10.00 per person, and this also entitles you to a discount of £3 against a bottle of one of the featured whiskies if bought or ordered on the night of the tasting.

Tickets are very strictly limited, and allocated on a ‘first come, first served’ basis and, as most of you already know, these tickets always sell very quickly so it is best to book ASAP.  To buy them just log on to www.whiskyandwines.com and place an order for the number you require, or telephone us on (01793) 765071, or call in and see us at Arkwrights, The Dormers, Highworth, Wiltshire.

Admission to the tastings are by ticket only, and most, if not all, of the whiskies tasted will be available to purchase on the night so come prepared.

These evenings are a great chance to try some new whiskies that you might not encounter otherwise, and to be educated and entertained at the same time.  Come along and join us!

Slainte!
Fran and Ken
Arkwrights Whisky and Wines
www.whiskyandwines.com