Dear Customer, 

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.

I 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.

I would be grateful if you could make as many people as possible aware of this special charity auction.

Your faithfully, 

Michael

SCOTCH WHISKY DISTILLERS, WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS 

Michael Urquhart | Joint Managing Director

GORDON & MACPHAIL, GEORGE HOUSE, BOROUGHBRIGGS ROAD, ELGIN, MORAY, SCOTLAND, IV30 1JY

www.gordonandmacphail.com

OWNER OF BENROMACH DISTILLERY | www.benromach.com

All highlighting by Whisky Intelligence

Now available to watch inside Warehouse 24, this series of
35 films offers hours of whisky pleasure for both new and old enthusiasts alike.

So why not explore The Whisky Academy and let industry experts, such as Charles MacLean, Gavin D. Smith and David Stewart, guide you through the history, science and craft behind malt whisky whilst answering some of the most frequently asked questions?

I hope you’ll find the time to enjoy these fascinating films.
I know I will.

Slainte mhath,

David Mair
The Balvenie Ambassador

“Working with filmmaker and single malt enthusiast Stuey Burnett, we’ve created something that really doesn’t exist anywhere else online…it’s a fascinating series that’ll have whisky fans enthralled.”

Sam Simmons, academic and Ambassador for The Balvenie

CHANGE OF VENUE! NOW IN CHAPLAINCY CENTRE!

Dalmore Rivers Collection Tasting
 
When: Wednesday 23rd March – 7pm SHARP
Where: THE CHAPLAINCY CENTRE, Highstreet, Entrance round the back!
Bring: Ticket + Membership Card + Ca$h for raffle
 
This event has SOLD OUT.

Are you going???

Morrison Bowmore Tasting

Wednesday 20th April – 7pm

Tickets go on sale this Wednesday at the tasting then from Butchart Reception.

University of Aberdeen Malt Whisky Society
The Butchart Centre
University Road
Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire AB24 3UT
aberdeenwhisky@googlemail.com

Ralfy’s back with a review …

Whiskey review 192 – Jameson Whiskey

at www.ralfy.com

viewer discretion advised !

… no marketing present in this review.

ARKWRIGHTS WINS PRESTIGIOUS AWARD and we’re offering 5% off to celebrate!

Arkwrights are delighted to announce that they have been awarded Whisky Magazine’s Retailer of the Year (Rest of the World, Single Outlet) at this year’s annual Icons of Whisky Awards.

This is really a “coming of age” for us after so much hard work over the last ten years building up our range of whiskies (over 800 now) from around the world. Although there have inevitably been many long hours nosing new expressions, visiting distilleries, prising a share of limited releases from producers and building relationships with the key figures in the industry, it’s really our customers who have properly put us on the map. Quite simply if it hadn’t been for you we would have a very impressive collection of whiskies and little else!

As a thank you for your support, and to help us celebrate our award, we are offering 5% off whisky purchases for our newsletter subscribers (see below for terms & conditions).  To take advantage of this offer please call us on 01793 765071, or order online, and quote “Icons Discount 2011”.  Alternatively, print off this and bring it in to the shop with you where, as ever, we will be delighted to see you. 

Slainte!
Ken and Fran

Arkwrights Whisky and Wines
www.whiskyandwines.com

(The 5% off is limited to whisky purchases only, cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers or discounts, and does not apply to any shipping charges.  The expiry date for this offer is April 15th 2011 and it is limited to one order per household/customer.  Please note that, due to technical constraints with our present website, if you are ordering online the 5% discount will not show on your order confirmation but it will be deducted when we charge your card.) 

March Outturn Update: Spiritual Reawakening

With our heavenly bottles from March Outturn selling fast, we took a look at the top five member favourites …

        1. 121.40 Black tea with brown sugar
   
        2. 9.59 Garden in the Glen

        3. 29.96 Scorched & Smoulderin

        4. 4.149 Creamy, zest fruit

        5. 7.63 In place of pudding

March Recommendations:

Heavenly Pair
Buy 121.40 & 7.63 for £85 (save £17.50)

Transcendental Trio:
Buy 4.149, 29.96 & 9.59 for £125
(save £24.90)

Spiritual Six:
Buy 121.40, 7.63, 4.149, 29.96, 9.59 & 26.76
for £241.30 (save £50.00)

Society Tastings & Events (33 Society tastings online)

West Coast Tasting – Queen Street, Fri 25 Mar
Winchester Preview Tasting -Winchester Royal Hotel, Fri 25 Mar
Leeds Preview Tasting – Malmaison, Fri 25 Mar
Bristol Preview Tasting – Hotel du Vin, Fri 25 Mar
Dundee Preview Tasting – Hilton Hotel, Fri 25 Mar
New Outturn Open Tastings – London, Sat 2 Apr
Mother’s Day Carvery & Tasting – The Vaults, Sun 3 Apr

Society Whisky Tastings

Whatever and wherever our tasting or event, the main focus is to give members an informal, enjoyable and relaxed night out..with a taste of the single cask good stuff!

Events range from step by step instruction in how to get the most from tasting single cask, single malt whisky to more adventurous couplings of whisky with food.

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society,
The Vaults, 87 Giles Street, Leith EH6 6BZ
Contact: sales@smws.com or call 0131 555 2929 (Mon-Fri 9am-4.45pm).

Visit the Society at http://www.smws.co.uk/memberships for your chance to join and to take advantage of their great offers. 

Greetings from the Hotel Frederick
 
Finally, the weather is going our way!!  We’re starting to see more people out on the Katy Trail (and just walking around town for that matter), and it’s just beautiful around here.  A couple of quick things….
 
Single Malt Scotch Tasting & Seminar
 
Experience some of Scotland’s finest single malt Scotch whiskies at  our upcoming tasting and seminar!  Lohr-Gateway Wines & Spirits out of  St. Louis will be at the hotel April 8, pouring samples of eight  amazing Scotches and lecturing on the finer points of history and  production.  Drop by just for the session, or make a full-on event of it and  stay the night.  In addition to staying in luxury at the Fred,  overnight guests receive a $15 discount on the cost of the tasting.
 
We will be sampling, in the following order:
 
1.  Chieftain’s 2000 Strathisla, Speyside 10 yr
2.  Chieftain’s 1999 Glendullan, Speyside 11 yr
3.  Chieftain’s 1992 Ardmore, Speyside 18 yr
4.  Isle of Skye, Island 8 yr
5.  Kilchoman, Islay
6.  Smokehead, Islay
7.  Chieftain’s 1995 Mortlach, Speyside 15 yr
8.  Chieftain’s 1982 Teaninich, N. Highland 28 yr
* Subject to change
 
Date & Time: Friday, April 8, 6:45PM registration for 7:00 start.

Cost (tasting and lecture): $25.00 per person, or $10.00 per person with hotel reservation.  Admission includes $10 off the purchase of one bottle (minimum $50).

Max Attendance: 30
 
Call the Hotel Frederick at (660) 882-2828 or book with room online at  www.hotelfrederick.com today!

Only prepaid tickets are accepted, and attendance is limited to 30 people.
* Must be 21 with years of age with current ID.

Glenlivet Masterclass
(10 places remain available)
 
Glenlivet Brand ambassadour Mr Phil Huckle will tutor a masterclass of Glenlivet Malt Whiskies on Friday 25th March at famous Independent Wine Merchants Nickolls and Perks (est 1797) of Stourbridge, West Midlands. Contact Margaret on 01384 394518 to grab last few tickets!

On taste : 12yo/15yo/Nadurra/18yo/21yo + mystery bottle! Tickets are £25.

The Midlands Whisky Festival 2011
WhiskyFest
.co.uk

The Midlands Whisky Festival

David Gardener and the team at Stourbridge are hosting a range of whisky tastings this year to elucidate the charms of the spirit and promote the benefits of Malt Scotch to audiences in readiness for their inaugural whisky event of the year : The Midlands Whisky Festival taking place on Saturday 24th September. The Festival, expected to attract up to 500 visitors from near and far; will showcase the whiskies of  smaller brands as well as those of the major established players…..to view the growing list of distillery exhibitors already booked check out  www.whiskyfest.co.uk

GLENLIVET SEMINAR

Thursday, March 24, 6:00-8:30pm

Glenlivet Brand Ambassador Winston Evans will lead this seminar and sample some of the finest Glenlivet whiskies available. This seminar will include 12 year, 15 year French Oak, 18 year, 21 year Archive and more. $10 W/Binny’s Card / $15 non-members. Seating is extremely limited and paid reservations are required.

Call 847-831-5400 or email highlandpark@binnys.com for reservations.

Highland Park Store

153 Skokie Valley Highway | Highland Park | 847-831-5400