AUCHENTOSHAN LOWLAND SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY

– NEW PRODUCT: Valinch – By popular demand, Auchentoshan introduces this limited-edition, cask-strength version of its “Classic” expression. What is a valinch, you ask? A cellar master’s best friend. (It’s the tube that goes into the cask to pull out samples for him to taste and determine if the whisky is ready for bottling). Auchentoshan is the only triple-distilled malt in all of Scotland, making it smooth, smooth, smooth. Auchentoshan Valinch – approx $59.99, launching Oct 2011.

– NEW PRODUCT: 1999 Bordeaux Wine Matured – A rarity! There are single malts that are finished in wine casks but not very many at all that are 100% fully matured in ex-Bordeaux casks. And this one is. See what interesting flavors 11 years in a red wine cask imparts to this smooth, Lowland malt. Auchentoshan 1999 – approx $69.99, launching Oct 2011.

– The Auchentoshan Switch – US and UK are switching bartenders! This friendly competition will name 1 US bartender that will travel to the UK to work at famed 69 Colebrooke Row for 2 weeks. And one UK bartender will come to NYC to work. Ergo, the ‘switch’ – stay tuned for my announcement of the top 20 US bartender finalists that will go to Las Vegas for the final shoot out that will name the winner. Las Vegas finals on Oct 26, 2011.

BOWMORE ISLAY SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY

– NEW PRODUCT: Tempest Small Batch No. 3 (coming later this Fall) – Inspired by the violent gales that at times wage war against its weather-beaten distillery (the first one on Islay), Bowmore will introduce Tempest No. 3, the third in this series of limited editions. Launching fall/winter 2011.

– Sail New York Harbor with Bowmore – Sat, Sept 17, NYC – Bowmore and Liquor.com host a sail around NYC Harbor and a Bowmore tasting for the public. Tickets available here – http://liquor.com/tasting-ny-cruise/  

GLEN GARIOCH HIGHLAND SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY

– NEW PRODUCT: Glen Garioch 1994 Vintage – this will be the SMOKIEST Glen Garioch ever released. Since 1995, the house style has been no smoke at all. Since this is the last vintage laid down pre-1995, it is the smokiest you will ever taste from this Highland distillery. Ever. Approx $109.99, launching Oct 2011.

PARK AVENUE LIQUOR SHOP

– Located in the heart of New York City, this shop is renowned for its collection of whisk(e)y available at retail (400+ bottlings including exclusive and special bottlings created just for them) and its vast and enviable inventory of Bordeaux and Burgundies. Listen in to Martha Stewart Radio “Living Today” on Sirius/XM each month as proprietors and spirits/wine experts Jonathan and Eric Goldstein give advice on wine pairings, new and noteworthy whiskies, top seasonal beverages and more. Jonathan and Eric are superb spirits and wine experts if you are looking for someone to quote for a story. Park Avenue Liquor Shop, 292 Madison Ave, NYC.

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