A message from John Cambell at Laphroaig Distillery;

Thank you for all of your interest in this year’s Laphroaig Live. I’ve received several emails asking when and where it will be held and I am excited to tell you that this year’s show will be broadcast live from Germany, during Oktoberfest – the World’s largest fair! This celebration of Bavarian beer dates back to 1810, making it just 5 years older than Laphroaig itself.

Despite the very different end results, those familiar with the whisky making process will know that prior to distillation, whisky is essentially beer. We’ll be exploring the similarities between them, and sampling some local beer that has been matured in a Laphroaig barrel. We have also collected wood chips from one of our barrels that will be used to smoke some German sausages for the event, the perfect accompaniment to Laphroaig beer.

You can join us live online on Thursday 27th September 2012 at www.laphroaig.com/live. The show will start at 9pm in Germany, you can check what time that is in your own country here, we look forward to seeing you and answering any questions you might have.

Of course beer and sausages are a fine combination, but I’m sure that what most of you are really interested in is the whisky! Known as the most richly flavoured of all scotch whiskies, Laphroaig’s smoky profile comes from the peat that we use to smoke our malt. We’ll be examining the influence that this special smoky peat has on some of your favourite expressions, the Laphroaig 10 year old, the beloved Laphroaig Quarter Cask and this year’s Cáirdeas.

In comparison with our Laphroaig Islay peated malts, we’ll also be tasting a Highland peated malt from our sister distillery, Ardmore, and an Irish peated malt, Connemara, from our sister distillery in Ireland. These three peated malts all have their own very different but distinct qualities and we’ll be exploring those with our whisky experts during the show.

As always, we will be joined by Laphroaig Distillery Manager, John Campbell. He will be accompanied by master blender Robert Hicks, the revered Bernhard Schäfer, whisky writer and Master of the Quaich and Pierre Thiebaut, founder of whisky fan site Connosr.com.

I’ll send another email nearer the time, but for now please put September 27th in your diaries and bookmark www.laphroaig.com/live.

Slàinte,

John Campbell
Distillery Manager, Laphroaig

The Limited Edition Port Charlotte PC10 is finally here! Demand is high for this limited release so order now to avoid disappointment!

Strictly limited release only 6000 numbered bottles

40PPM – Heavily Peated Bruichladdich Spirit

American Oak Matured

Natural Whisky: Non-Chill Filtered, Colouring Free

The latest expression of the Port Charlotte is a significant milestone in its history. Reaching 10 years old is a reason to celebrate and it has done it in style with this limited release. Each year the spirit becomes more complex, more profound, more individual, more rounded. Its been a fascinating journey and the result is an exceptional whisky. The finesse and elegance of Bruichladdich with the legendary Islay Peat Profile is an intriguing concept, a genuinely characterful, thought provoking dram.

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BENROMACH 10 YEAR OLD GLASS GIFT PACK 70cl/43%

Benromach 10 Years Old is hand-crafted at Speyside’s smallest working distillery using the finest Scottish malted barley and the purest spring water from the nearby Romach Hills. Matured in the finest, hand selected Sherry & Bourbon casks, Benromach 10 Years Old is returned to sweet Oloroso sherry casks for a final marrying period. £34.99

BENROMACH GIFT PACK 3 X 20CL

This is a gift pack of 3 20cl bottles Benromach Single Malt Whisky including 10 Year Old, Peat Smoke and Organic in a metal presentation tin.

Benromach 10 Year Old
Benromach 10 Years Old is hand-crafted at Speyside’s smallest working distillery using the finest Scottish malted barley and the purest spring water from the nearby Romach Hills. Matured in the finest, hand selected Sherry & Bourbon casks, Benromach 10 Years Old is returned to sweet Oloroso sherry casks for a final marrying period.

Benromach Peat Smoke
At Benromach Distillery they source batches of heavily peated barley that varies from year to year. Bringing out different batches of Benromach Peat Smoke allows the discerning whisky drinker assess how differing peating levels complement the unique Benromach distillery character. Benromach Peat Smoke has a seriously smoky character. It is complex, intense and challenging – yet balanced with the fruity elegance of Speyside. Colour – Dark Straw. Nose: Initial soft fruit notes, with a subtle medicinal edge. A sweetness develops and a touch of fire embers linger. With a delicate phenol edge. Palate: Touch of gentle spices – warming, with a pronounced sweetness, hints of cigar ash. Finish – long and sweet.

Benromach Organic
TASTING NOTE. COLOUR: Golden brown. UNDILUTED: NOSE: Light & delicate fruity aromas – hints of soft, fresh fruits. A subtle smoky edge develops. PALATE: Mouth warming with a distinctive peaty note present, hints of charred oak and a sweet, cream toffee finish.
WITH WATER: NOSE: Fresh aromas with a floral, perfumed note. Some green fruitiness arrives with a touch of cut grass. The sweet, toffee aromas continue.PALATE: The smokiness is now more evident but surrounded by a smooth vanilla sweetness. Some roasted malt and oak notes linger in the background.BODY: Medium. FINISH: Long. CASK TYPE(S): Virgin Oak Casks. £34.99

DALLAS DHU 1979 GORDON & MACPHAIL RARE VINTAGE SINGLE SPEYSIDE MALT WHISKY 70cl/40%

In partnership with each respective distillery, all whiskies in their Rare Vintage range are uniquely labelled. In years gone by many of these unique designs were used ‘officially’ to bottle the whisky under licence from the distillery. Today these trusted relationships with distillers enables Gordon & MacPhail to bottle exclusive vintages of single malt at various strengths – all with their unique distillery label.

TASTING NOTE. Colour: Pale Gold. WITHOUT WATER:Nose: Fruity and fruity with influences of green apples and fresh pears. Subtle sweet toffee aromas with a delicate malty edge. Palate: Initially peppery with soft fruit influences, ripe bananas and pears. Subtle hints of vanilla and white chocolate.

WITH WATER: Nose: Still fresh and fruity with a touch of toasted malt with subtle influences of fresh pear. Sweet toffee and coffee notes become apparent. Palate: Very fruity initially, tropical fruits flavours. Becomes sweet and creamy with a milk chocolate edge, retaining a certain freshness. Body: LightMedium. Finish: Long and fruity. Cask Type(s): Refill Sherry Hogsheads. Whisky Style: A good example from what is now a closed distillery. £146.99

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Forty Creek (40%, OB, ‘Small Batch Reserve’, Lot 105, 2008)

On the nose is slightly closed, actually quite closed, however there are some hints of rye, some tobacco (unlit) and juniper (lots from the cask). The taste is ever so gentle and then the rye notes rise up (gently, gently) and become very honeyed and very, very enjoyable. Quite sensational actually; a gentle riot of rye notes and honey. The finish is a good reflection of the taste with some hints of oiliness and lots of grain notes. Very chewy and smackingly good.

Yup, another winner from John Hall.

Score 86

1999 Ardbeg Galileo Single Malt Whisky 750ml ($94.99)
A new 12 year old single malt from Ardbeg bottled at 49% ABV and comprised of whisky aged in marsala casks and first-fill Bourbon barrels. Soft red fruits from the wine marry with creamy vanilla from the Bourbon, both intertwining with the big peat smoke of Ardbeg to create a rich and exotic experience.

1981 Glenmorangie Pride 28 Year Old Single Malt 1L ($3,499.99)
Malt Advocate: “Glenmorangie Pride employs the use of Sauternes barriques to give a 10 year period of secondary maturation to a batch of spirit distilled in 1981. The result is a whisky with an intense, pungent, earthy nose; very complex, with polished old furniture notes, spices, oak tannins, and licorice. The palate is ‘full on’ for a Glenmorangie; waxy, with sherbet, honey, and baked apple, then orange marmalade, sultana, and a hint of smoke in the lengthy finish.” K&L Notes: Limited release of 1000 bottles, we’ll be getting no more than 5. Talk about cask finishing, this bad boy, which was distilled in ’81, spent 10 years in Chateau d’Yquem barrique before being bottled in this futuristic and alluring bottle. Catering to the ultra-premium consumer is not easy and M&H have done strikingly well to create a bottling that feels authentically unobtainable!

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Purchase a Fettercairn 24yo, get a 2cl vial of Fettercairn 30yo FREE. Purchase a bottle of Fettercairn 30, get a 2cl vial of Fettercairn 40yo FREE. Finally, purchase a bottle of the Fettercairn 40yo get a 2cl vial of the 24yo, 30yo & the 40yo FREE.

FETTERCAIRN 24YO      
£125 inc VAT                                           
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FETTERCAIRN 30YO
£195 inc VAT  
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FETTERCAIRN 40YO
£750 inc VAT
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Fettercairn is one of the oldest licensed distilleries in Scotland. The name Fettercairn means ‘foot of the mountain’ and on visiting this peaceful place you can understand the foresight of the person that named the town. Shrouded by verdant glens, the village of Fettercairn lies in one of Scotland’s most fertile regions. This is perfect whisky country. Natural ingredients abound: from ice-clear water springs from the Grampian mountains to barley grown in the fertile soil. Since 1823, when Sir Alexander Ramsay converted the corn mill on his land the Fasque estate to Fettercairn Distillery, these ingredients have been married together to produce a truly distinctive single malt whisky. In 1861 Queen Victoria and Prince Alfred stopped at Fettercairn en route to their Scottish palace at Balmoral. It is said they wandered the streets unrecognised enjoying the picturesque village known as the Jewel of the Mearns. A commemorative arch was later constructed to mark the occasion and it is this arch you see on our bottle.

FETTERCAIRN FIOR

Released in 2010 the Fettercairn Fior is single malt Scottish whisky with no age statement. Fettercairn Fior has been receiving good reviews since its launch and the scotch benefits from new packaging and a competitive pricing too. This Scottish whiskey might signal a new beginning for the Fettercairn range.

Tasting Notes:
Nose: Crushed pear, toffee apple and hints of cinnamon and vanilla. Peat smoke with hazelnuts, orange rind, ginger and coriander.
Palate: Dark chocolate, roasted coffee beans, peat smoke, nutmeg, mint, citrus fruits and truffle.
Finish: Sherry trifle, marzipan and pineapple

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Loch Fyne Whiskies News ‘Diageo new distillery plans’

Here’s a press release from Diageo revealing the three sites they favour for their proposed big distillery development, all in the Highlands.

http://www.lfw.co.uk/infosheets/DIAGEO-3-Possible-Sites.pdf

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

MARKET DEMAND SEES CHIVAS INTRODUCE ‘THE NIGHT MAGNUM’

Chivas Regal, the world’s original luxury Scotch whisky, has launched a permanent bottle exclusively for the on-trade – Chivas Regal 12 Year Old Night Magnum.

The Night Magnum will disrupt premium and VIP on-trade venues by tapping into occasions that are typically owned by premium white spirits and Champagnes. 

Global Brand Director for Chivas Regal, James Slack, says: “When people purchase a bottle in an exclusive venue they are either ordering bottle-to-table vodka for the night ahead or Champagne to celebrate a moment. The Night Magnum will introduce Scotch whisky to these occasions, ensuring increased visibility for Chivas in the premium on-trade environment.”

The eye-catching 1.5 litre Night Magnum has a metallic finish and a burgundy Chivas Regal emblem. It will be available in more than 30 markets, including China, Brazil, Japan, France and Malaysia. 

Notes

Chivas Regal is a truly global brand, selling 4.6 million 9L cases annually in more than 150 countries across Europe, Asia Pacific and Americas. The Chivas Regal range is the epitome of style, substance and exclusivity and includes Chivas Regal 12, 18 and 25 Year Old.

For further information visit http://www.chivas.com/ 

About Chivas Brothers

Chivas Brothers is the Scotch whisky and premium gin business of Pernod Ricard – the world’s co-leader in wine and spirits. Chivas Brothers is the global leader in luxury Scotch whisky and premium gin. Its portfolio includes Chivas Regal, Ballantine’s, Beefeater Gin, The Glenlivet, Royal Salute, Aberlour, Plymouth Gin, Longmorn, Scapa, 100 Pipers, Clan Campbell, Something Special and Passport.

In July 2010 Chivas Brothers launched The Age Matters campaign to help consumers understand the importance of Scotch whisky age statements.