BAIN’S CAPE MOUNTAIN WHISKY DOES SA PROUD

The proudly South African 100% single grain whisky, Bain’s Cape Mountain Whisky, has returned home for the second consecutive year with a gold medal from the 2011 International Wine and Spirits Competition. The judges praised the whisky for its “excellent, clean, lively entry into the mouth with sweet grain firmness and beautiful balance.”

Inspired by the Bain’s Kloof Pass and its natural beauty, Bain’s Cape Mountain Whisky is crafted from the finest South African grain. It is South Africa’s first single grain whisky and its double-maturation imparts flavour and complexity, resulting in an exceptionally smooth and distinctive whisky.

Crafted by master distiller Andy Watts, 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 mouthfeel with an exceptionally smooth finish.

Bain’s Cape Mountain Whisky is distilled and matured at The James Sedgwick Distillery which dates back to 1886 and is situated near the foothills of the Bain’s Kloof Pass in Wellington, in the heart of the Boland. The whisky pays tribute to Andrew Geddes Bain the pioneering pass builder who was the mastermind behind the Bain’s Kloof Pass which connected Wellington to the interior in the mid-1850s.

Bain’s Cape Mountain Whisky is available from leading liquor outlets and retails for around R180 per 750ml bottle.

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Scotland – Single Malt Scotch

Glenglassaugh “Blushes” Spirit Drink 200ml – 6 available ($27.99)

1981 Glenmorangie Pride 28 Year Old Single Malt 750ml – 1 available ($3,499.99)

Rattray’s Selection 19 Year Old Batch No. 01 Cask Strength Blended Single Malt Scotch Whisky 750ml – 5 available ($89.99)

United States – Bourbon and Rye

Willett 18 Year Single Barrel Bourbon 750ml – 5 available ($154.99)

Willett 5 Year Single Barrel Bourbon 750ml – 4 available ($44.99)

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1979 Glenrothes Vintage Cask Strength Single Cask Distillery Bottle Single Malt Whisky 750ml ($699.99)

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Glenmorangie celebrates being ‘The Best of the Best’

Over the past five years Glenmorangie has achieved more prestigious accolades than any other single malt Scotch whisky at the International Wine and Spirits Competition

Glenmorangie is toasting a record run of gold medals at the 2011 International Wines and Spirits Competition (IWSC).

Glenmorangie whiskies have now won a remarkable total of eighteen ‘Gold Best in Class’ medals over the past five years at the IWSC – the most internationally-recognised awards body.

This is more than any other single malt Scotch whisky, making Glenmorangie the best of the best.

Beating off stiff competition, this consistent display of top class awards reflects the uncompromising commitment to the art of whisky creation at Glenmorangie. It also cements the Company’s reputation for being creators of ‘Unnecessarily Well Made’ single malt Scotch whiskies.

It does this by using the tallest stills in Scotland and the finest oak casks, and by pioneering the now widely used technique of extra maturation to provide additional rich and intriguing layers of flavours to the house style of Glenmorangie.

This year, after blind tasting and professional analysis, the independent judges awarded five of their ultimate prizes – the highly regarded ‘Gold Best in Class’ – to Glenmorangie Original, Nectar D’Or, 18 Years Old, Quarter Century and Signet.

Paul Skipworth, President & Managing Director, The Glenmorangie Company.said: “We are absolutely delighted to win these distinguished awards. Accolades from the IWSC are a credit to our Glenmorangie Whisky Creation Team, which continually strives to create new, innovative single malt Scotch whiskies with an intriguing variety of tastes, textures and aromas.

“Using unique creation techniques they deliver the rounder, smoother taste that has set Glenmorangie apart.”

Dr Bill Lumsden, Head of Distilling and Whisky Creation at The Glenmorangie Company, said: “Winning these awards is an honour in acknowledgement of all the work that goes in to crafting each Glenmorangie expression. I am thrilled that such a respected awards body as the IWSC have recognised this and have consistently bestowed on us their most prestigious awards.”

Notes:

About Glenmorangie

Glenmorangie single malt Scotch whisky originates in the Scottish Highlands where, at the Glenmorangie Distillery, it is distilled in the tallest malt whisky stills in Scotland, expertly matured in the finest oak casks, and perfected by the Men of Tain. The Distillery was founded in 1843 and is renowned as a pioneer in its field uniting tradition with innovation to create Unnecessarily Well Made single malt whiskies.

About The Glenmorangie Company

The Company is one of the most renowned and innovative distillers and marketers of Scotch whisky brands worldwide and is part of Moët Hennessy, the wine and spirits division of Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH). Headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, the Company produces Glenmorangie Single Highland malt whisky and Ardbeg Single Islay malt. It also owns The Scotch Malt Whisky Society.

About The International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC):

The International Wine and Spirit Competition was founded in 1969 and is the premier competition of its kind in the world. Its aim is to promote the quality and excellence of the world’s best wines, spirits and liqueurs. The IWSC Awards mark out of a possible 100, with Gold medals going to whiskies within the top ten percentile. Gold Best in Class is bestowed upon the top whisky within the top ten percentile. Silver medals are given to spirits ranging within 80 – 89.9 and bronze medals are appointed to products between 75 – 79.9 marks.

IWSC 2011 Gold Best in Class Wins
Glenmorangie Original – Gold Best in Class
Glenmorangie Nectar D’Or – Gold Best in Class
Glenmorangie18 Years Old – Gold Best in Class
Glenmorangie Quarter Century – Gold Best in Class
Glenmorangie Signet – Gold Best in Class

Responsible Drinking
The Glenmorangie Company advocates responsible drinking and suggests that drinkers savour Glenmorangie whiskies in moderation and in line with recommended daily guidelines for alcohol consumption.

Welcome to a Laphroaig review, TripleWood in fact ! Not making a big impression on Ralfy compared to others in the range, but that’s opinions for you. www.ralfy.com Whisky Review 211 – Laphroaig Triple Wood.

Hello Fellow Scotch Lovers –

This email will be the last of the summer of 2011, as I head off to Maine next week for two weeks of rest and relaxation. But before I left I wanted to send off one last email to you…and so with very few new or exciting whiskies debuting in the summer, I rang up our friend Nicky “The Neck”, and challenged him to find a spectacular deal for you.

Well, The Neck came though as he always does, and so it is with great excitment that I am able to offer you this summers last Whisky Wednesday special: Aberfeldy 21YO Single Malt Whisky.

Built by the Dewar family in 1898 on the edge of Highland Perthshire, Aberfeldy Distillery produces a fine and sophisticated Highland single malt Scotch whisky. Reserved for years as the heart of DEWAR’S blends, limited quantities of Aberfeldy single malt whisky are now available. Launched in October of 2005, Aberfeldy 21 is the core of the Aberfeldy range and is something of a flagship for the brand.

The whisky is described by the folks at Aberfeldy distillery as a “deep golden whisky with a pleasing heathery honey aroma and a full flavour with touches of Seville oranges, which linger on the tongue.” This bottling was heralded as the Best Mainland Single Malt at the World Whisky Awards 2007.

Our regular retail price is $179.61 for a botttle, but thanks to Nicky-The-Neck, and his powers of pricing persuasion, We’re able to offer you Aberfeldy 21 YO for the amazing price of $147.95.

I hope you will take advantage of this great offer, and will enjoy the rest of your summer. I’ll be back in touch with more exciting whisky news in early September.

Doug Stone

Founder

www.ForScotchLovers.com

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ABERFELDY 21YO HIGHLAND SINGLE MALT WHISKY

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ABERFELDY 21YO HIGHLAND SINGLE MALT WHISKY – TASTING NOTES

Colour: Deep gold with amber highlights

Nose: A pleasing aroma of heathery honey, followed by a fruity softness, hints of vanilla and burnt wood.

Palate: Full flavoured with touches of Seville oranges lingering on the tongue like a good liqueur.

Body: Full bodied

Finish: Long, spicy with a decidedly dry finish

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On Thursday (8-4), CNBC Titans will present Jack Daniel’s, a documentary on the past and present of the famous whiskey brand. It airs at 10pm and 1am ET. For more information, see CNBC’s website, http://www.cnbc.com/id/43882466

This is one of our most exciting times of the year! The Mega tasting is only 4 days away!! Do you have your reservation yet?? The tasting is this Sunday (August 7th) @ 4 p.m. & Thursday (August 11th) @ 7 p.m. The price this year is $125.00 per person with an additional 20% for the lovely ladies working it. This tasting is some of the rarest single malts on our beautiful wall, let me share 9 of them: Talisker 25, Tamdhu 30, Highland Park 30, Port Ellen 24, Brora 30, Glenfarclas 1981, Glenmorangie 1971, Macallan Gran Reserva 18 and Balvenie 30!! We are making this tasting a stellar experience so make sure to email (patg@dundeedell.com) or call us 402.553.9501 to make a reservation because spots fill up fast for this one.

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International Beverage Holdings Enjoy a Medal Streak at Major Global Competition

International Beverage Holdings are celebrating an extraordinary haul of honours in the 2011 International Wine & Spirits Competition. The Airdrie-based distiller won a phenomenal sixteen awards across their portfolio of Scotch whiskies, which includes Old Pulteney, anCnoc, Balblair and Speyburn single malts and Hankey Bannister, MacArthur’s and Catto’s blended Scotch whiskies.

In total, the company picked up three gold awards, all of which were ‘Best in Class’ and a further thirteen silver awards, of which two were ‘Best in Class’. International Beverage Holdings own five distilleries across Scotland (Pulteney, Balblair, Speyburn, Knockdhu and Balmenach) and manage the production, distillation and maturation of a broad portfolio of drinks brands in markets across the globe.

This unprecedented array of results is significant for the forward thinking company whose brands continue to go from strength to strength both in the international and domestic markets. Old Pulteney Scotch Whisky is one of the fastest growing single malt brands in the UK off-trade, with sales increasing 62% in the twelve months to June. *

Karen Walker, Marketing Director at International Beverage Holdings says:

“We’re absolutely thrilled with our wins from this inaugural competition. Scooping sixteen awards is a great reflection of the quality and craftsmanship of our whiskies and the passion and enthusiasm of the team behind them.”

Each of these globally respected international awards follow a rigorous two-stage judging process of blind tastings and detailed technical analysis by a panel of industry experts. The awards received are a testament to the quality of the products and the great work of each of the distilleries

The International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) was founded in 1969 and is the premier competition of its kind in the world. With entries from over 80 countries worldwide, it aims to promote the quality and excellence of the world’s best wines, spirits and liqueurs.

-Notes

*Figures supplied by A C Neilson.

International Beverage Holdings (www.interbevgroup.com) was established in 2005 as the international arm of ThaiBev, one of South East Asia’s leading alcohol beverage companies. With a network of regional offices in Asia, Europe and North America, the company is responsible for the production, sales, marketing and distribution of a portfolio of premium global brands in over 80 countries and territories.

Inver House Distillers (www.inverhouse.com) is globally integrated into International Beverage Holdings and drives the distillation and maturation of Scotch through its five distilleries.

International Beverage brands include:

 Chang Beer: Thailand’s iconic beer brand
 Single Malt Scotch Whiskies: Old Pulteney, Balblair, anCnoc, Speyburn
 Blended Whiskies: Hankey Bannister
 Mekhong: ‘The Spirit of Thailand’ since 1941
 Caorunn – a small batch distilled Scottish Gin infused with 5 Celtic botanicals

The company’s success is built on the combination of a strong understanding of local cultures and markets with the creation of a truly global operational network. Brand building pays respect to heritage, provenance and craftsmanship whilst delivering innovative and highly effective strategies at global level. A skilled and dedicated team of more than 12 nationalities speaking over 14 languages delivers the highest standards of customer service and attention to detail across all aspects of the business.

The Full List of Awards Placed for International Beverage are:

Balblair Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 1978 GOLD (BEST IN CLASS)
AnCnoc Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 12 YO GOLD (BEST IN CLASS)
Hankey Bannister Blended Scotch Whisky 40 YO GOLD (BEST IN CLASS)
Old Pulteney Single Malt Scotch Whisky 17 YO SILVER (BEST IN CLASS)
Drummer Blended Scotch Whisky 5 YO SILVER (BEST IN CLASS)
Balblair Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 2000 SILVER
Old Pulteney Single Malt Scotch Whisky 21 YO SILVER
Balblair Highland Single Malt 1989 Vintage (2nd Release) SILVER
Old Pulteney WK209 Single Malt Scotch Whisky SILVER
AnCnoc Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 16 YO SILVER
Old Pulteney Single Malt Scotch Whisky 12 YO SILVER
Hankey Bannister Blended Scotch Whisky Original SILVER
Hankey Bannister Blended Scotch Whisky 12 YO SILVER
Hankey Bannister Blended Scotch Whisky 21 YO SILVER
Catto’s Blended Scotch Whisky Rare Old Scottish SILVER
Speyburn Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky SILVER

GlenDronach 31yo (45.8%, OB, ‘Grandeur’, 1013 Bts., Batch #1)

On the nose it is very richly sherried with a slew of descriptors centering around richness; Christmas cake, dark marmalade, vanilla bean, fruit tarts and some really nice spiciness including some hints of cocoa. This is a really sensational collection of aromas. Heavy on the fruit. The taste is a departure from the aromas at first; more of leather and tobacco (some what dry) and show much more influence from the time spent in the cask. The fruit is secondary to the wood notes however they are not over whelming but actually very good. A bit of a grizzled old gruff gentleman…The finish is aligned to the taste with some good dry notes but once again not over whelming and in many ways quite gentle. It’s medium long to long and not dramatic but it is there. After a few minutes some really good gentle oak notes stand alone…the whisky but a memory.

An interesting whisky to be sure.

$525

Score 88 points