Arran Robert Burns Malt 2012

Since 2000 The Isle of Arran Distillers have been granted life membership of the World Burns Federation – an organisation based in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire which is dedicated to the life and works of our national poet Robert Burns. Independent distiller … Continue reading →

JOHNNIE WALKER® UNVEILS SECOND BLEND FROM JOHNNIE WALKER EXPLORERS’ CLUB – THE GOLD ROUTE™, INSPIRED BY THE RICHNESS OF LATIN AMERICA 

• JOHNNIE WALKER EXPLORERS’ CLUB COLLECTION™ – THE GOLD ROUTE™ launches,  blended exclusively for travellers and inspired by rich adventures traversing the Gold Route through Latin America

March 2013: Today JOHNNIE WALKER, the world’s leading Scotch Whisky brand, unveiled the latest exciting blend from its Trade Routes Series: JOHNNIE WALKER EXPLORERS’ CLUB COLLECTION – THE GOLD ROUTE. The Gold Route takes inspiration from the journeys made by the Walker family and their agents – from Central America through the Andean mountains, passing the Inca pyramids and along the coast of the Pacific Ocean – where they witnessed magnificent scenery and diverse cultures whilst in pursuit of new businesses and rich experiences.

The blend is available exclusively for travellers in duty free stores, and like the other blends which make up the Collection, it pays tribute to the travelling heritage of the John Walker & Sons agents.

Crafted from the finest aged whiskies hand-picked for a luxurious smoothness and vibrant flavour, in the glass the JOHNNIE WALKER EXPLORERS’ CLUB COLLECTION – THE GOLD ROUTE evokes a sense of the exotic fruit flavours and beautiful rich golden colours of this region.

“We took inspiration from the richness of flavours, sights and experiences of Latin America to help us select the most precious liquids for this blend,” commented Master Blender Jim Beveridge. He added: “On the nose, there is an immediate wave of an exotic mix of bananas, mango and pitaya, complemented by a hint of vanilla sweetness. On first sip, the palate embarks on a journey that is as distinct and magnificent as the vistas of Latin America: tantalising flavours, a perfect blend of fruitiness with hints of pineapples, guava, passion fruit and raisins, all balanced perfectly by deep charred peaty notes, in keeping with the signature smoky JOHNNIE WALKER flavour. Best enjoyed neat or on the rocks, the finish is smooth and luxurious, a fitting addition to the JOHNNIE WALKER lineage.”

Steve White, Marketing Director of Diageo Global Travel and Middle East, said: “At the very heart of JOHNNIE WALKER lies a bold spirit of adventure which has given rise to a great number of epic journeys. Our blends have been inspired by tales of rich travel adventures, in this case, along the Gold Route of the Americas and the Caribbean.

JOHNNIE WALKER EXPLORERS’ CLUB COLLECTION – THE GOLD ROUTE is a premium blend made exclusively for the intrepid travellers of today. It is a whisky to remind them of their own travels and inspire them to plan new journeys.”

JOHNNIE WALKER EXPLORERS’ CLUB COLLECTION – THE GOLD ROUTE is the second blend in the collection of three whiskies, collectively known as the Trade Routes Series, inspired by the richness that could be found along the great trade routes. The first release, JOHNNIE WALKER EXPLORERS’ CLUB COLLECTION – THE SPICE ROAD™, which launched in November to critical acclaim and great retail success, is an evocative expression of the vibrancy, aromas and spices that the JOHNNIE WALKER agents would have discovered in the thriving markets around Asia. The third release in the Trade Routes Series – JOHNNIE WALKER EXPLORERS’ CLUB COLLECTION – THE ROYAL ROUTE™ will be available exclusively in duty free stores later in 2013.

With a recommended retail price of $95, JOHNNIE WALKER EXPLORERS’ CLUB COLLECTION – THE GOLD ROUTE is available to travellers in duty free stores globally now.

Notes

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Johnnie Walker Instagram: @johnniewalker

Twitter Hashtag: #JWGOLDROUTE

Campaign Video: http://youtu.be/tYzNryMTNRs 

Further information on the history of the John Walker & Sons agent journeys

From the four corners of Scotland to the four corners of the world, JOHNNIE WALKER has always pushed boundaries to discover new horizons.

From 1820, the Walker family and their agents travelled the world, navigating their way down the famous trade routes: the Spice Road of Europe and Asia; the Royal Route from Europe to Persia; and the Gold Route of the Americas and the Caribbean, in pursuit of adventures bringing both new business and rich experiences.

Their efforts ensured that, by the 1920s, JOHNNIE WALKER had arrived in 120 countries and was being enjoyed on the great railways, luxury ocean liners and early transatlantic flights. Meanwhile, the striking image of the JOHNNIE WALKER Striding Man was becoming an icon all over the world.

Back in London, close to the shipping houses and docks from which the JOHNNIE WALKER agents travelled the world, Alexander Walker established the Travellers’ Room where his agents would convene to rest, talk strategy and exchange stories and samples from their travels. These colourful tales of exploration influenced the JOHNNIE WALKER Master Blenders, who began to create different styles of whisky to reflect these exotic stories.

Today, this tradition continues as JOHNNIE WALKER produces the JOHNNIE WALKER EXPLORERS’ CLUB COLLECTION, a range of whiskies made exclusively for travellers. The first three blends in the collection collectively known as the Trade Routes Series are inspired by the richness that could be found along the great trade routes. 

The Directors Blend. This email arrived on our desk …

“Nick Morgan, Diageo’s Head of Whisky Outreach, has asked me to check informally whether you would be free to attend a small private event in Edinburgh in March”.

and of course, we sent a reply “would love to!” Thanks very much, it was an excellent day and we felt privileged to be invited, many thanks Diageo team.

This is the story/report on the day by Paul, his personal observations; Created to celebrate the skills and traditions of the Johnnie Walker blenders over the generations, The Directors Blend is an annual bottling, in very limited quantities (around 500), presented in individually numbered bottles and on a personal basis to the Directors of John Walker & Sons, to others working closely with Johnnie Walker, and to a very few external partners.

It is not commercially available, and few people outside the company have ever tasted it. Like an artist’s study of this Blended Scotch Whisky’s different characteristics and origins

and its vibrant component flavours, it is conceived as a deliberate reminder, for everyone involved with this blend, of what makes Johnnie Walker Blended Scotch Whisky so unique and intriguing. The first edition of The Directors Blend was created in 2008.

So the latest, 2012, Directors Blend is the fifth in the series. It was bottled just before Christmas. The tasting of all five was led by Caroline Martin (Master blender) of the Johnnie Walker blending team, and the session began with an interesting discussion on the origins of blending from Nick Morgan. Lunch followed. The day was a complete success for Liz and Paul and once again, the Whisky Experience was the venue. Here are Paul’s notes on the whisky (personal thoughts mind!).

2008; Grain whisky. (American oak cask). powerful niff, good legs, sweet and creamy, grain is very important to a blend, for me, this lingered long on the front of the tongue, wee taste of a ginger biscuit, a drop of water made it easier for me, am not a huge fan of grain whiskey to be honest. 43%

2009; a peaty/smokey bottling, robust whilst no overpowering, reminded me of a coal fire dying, really nice actually. Tried it with water, rather have it without. If you had to describe it, something like the JW Double Black. 46%

2010; more subtle this one, woody, Speyside flavours, European oak, sherry, leather like an old belt or saddle, stayed nicely at the back of my gob. A lot in here; sweetness, fruity, nutty, Christmas cake (cliche sorry), reminded me of a Black Bush. 46%

Here’s a tip; dinnae use fizzy water with whisky, made this mistake once!

2011; USA/Euro cask, woody again, wee bit o smoke here, could drink this all night, easy and pleasant. Fruity, agreed with Liz, peardrop sweeties. 46%

2012; final dram of the session. very fresh, for me, least acceptable of the five. Smells nicer than the taste, Liz agreed. I would even say a wee bit boring, but then I do like TASTE! 43%

My favourite of the day; number two, the 2009, Liz said she liked number three, the 2010. Caroline was really good taking us through these, very honest and easy to listen to, she knows her job! Mind, at 27 years in it, I reckon she knows just a tad more than me (he laughs!). I did ask her about glass shape and how this affects nose – if at all. She came back with an interesting answer, she sometimes does blind tasting and other times in a blue glass so she cannee see colour etc. Liz and myself came away very happy, a wee Blue Label bottle each. We were two of ten invitees, plus Diageo staff. Lunch followed with wine, which obviously – would have been rude to refuse!

The idea for this series came from Director David Gates, to try and provoke conversation within the company of blends – still over 90% of all whisky on the market. The “growing markets” for whisky is led by blends, no blend, no single malts! simples. And – this was new to me, the very first whisky blender at Johnny walker, was a tea blender! More snippets; sales of whisky owes a great deal to the excellent marketing of it over the last century. Diageo has 28 single malt distilleries, all unique in flavour, all happily taken for blends. For instance, Black Label has 40 whiskies in there.

Paul and Liz are owners of

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AND

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This month we have five new (5) bottlings in the OMC range, one (1) in OLD & RARE, plus two (2) DOUBLE BARREL releases together with one (1) CLAN DENNY Grain.

Tasting Notes for OLD MALT CASK

OMC2237 BUNNAHABHAIN SHERRY 11 YEAR

Nose: Round & full, sweet & fruity – oaked & gristy

Palate: Chewy and mouthcoating – oily – Barley’d + spiced.

Finish: Warms deeply with crushed sugars, smoke & vanilla. (F)

OMC1818 STRATHMILL 17 YEARS

Nose: Spicy with vanilla tablet + dry herbs, sweet tobacco + cocoa butter

Palate: Round, full flavoured & spicy, still sweet + a “brulée” caramel style

Finish: Medium long, still spicy & sweet with fruit bitters lingering (J)

OMC2223 LONGMORN 21 YEARS

Nose: Spiced – rather meaty – peppery – nicely gristed

Palate: Citric

Finish: More sherbet & sugar + a wee late espresso? (F)

OMC2238 LITTLEMILL 21 YEARS

Nose: Clean & gristy – lightly spiced + autumnal fruit & barley.

Palate: Buttery – with tones of cedar, vanilla & honey on toast.

Finish: Smooth – aromatic & sweet with sugar, jam & Malty tones. (F)

OMC2239 MORTLACH 21 YEARS

Nose: Like a damp dunnage warehouse + sweet vanilla & spice.

Palate: Toffee – carrying more vanilla + cedar wood & spicy, sweet tobacco.

Finish: Round & mellow – still sweet – running to chocolate & cinnamon (J)

OLD & RARE Tasting Notes:

OAR0183 ST MAGDALENE 30 YEARS

Opens clean & fresh on the nose with caramelised fruit and vanilla, then develops to a sweet tobacco character. The palate is warmingly spiced – carrying a macerated fruit character plus honey and barley. The finish is long with a camphor coughdrops – Fisherman’s Friends style – plus more of that sweet tobacco style. (J)

DOUBLE BARREL Tasting Notes:

DBS0040 TALISKER/CRAIGELLACHIE 2nd RELEASE

N: opens surprisingly fresh, with burnt orange peel, spicy biscuits (also slightly burnt)

T: fresh & grassy at first – before a sweetly spiced smoke appears

F: an apparent wood quality linger, burnt pine with a sweet ashy character

DBS0042 CAOL ILA/BRAEVAL 4th RELEASE

N: opens with ashes and smoke from the CAOL ILA softened with a rich spicy character from the BRAEVAL

T: initially sweet with dried fruit & toffee from the BRAEVAL, carries to peat, tar and liquorice from the CAOL ILA

F: long, BRAEVAL’s spicy character returns while the CAOL ILA lingers with bonfire ashes and a chewy tar quality

Tasting Notes for CLAN DENNY Grain:

DEN0094 DUMBARTON 48 YEARS

On the nose – expect a rich, spicy quality which develops to sweet pipe tobacco. The palate is sweet and richly spiced with a dark chocolate and marinated black cherry character. All culminating in a (surprisingly) long finish that runs to sweet

mocha – almost liqueur style. (J)

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TWE in Japan – Karuizawa Trip Pt.5

[Welcome to the fifth part of TWE’s trip to Japan last year.  You can read the earlier instalments in this saga of inter-continental dramming here, here, here and here.] The town of Karuizawa is an upmarket holiday resort, with the … Continue reading >>

If you think Scotch isn’t for you,

Carin Luna-Ostaseski bets she can change your mind!

In 2013, Carin fulfilled a personal dream when she launched her own brand of Scotch – SIA Scotch Whisky. Distilled, matured and produced in Scotland by Douglas McGibbon & Co., Ltd., SIA is a blend of Speyside, Highlands and Islay malts, specifically created to appeal to a contemporary palate.

For Carin, creating something tangible was a real passion, considering most of her 15-year professional career had been spent in the virtual world, designing websites, mobile applications and digital products for companies such as ABC News.com, Reuters, Revlon, Bloomingdales and Sun Microsystems. A pioneer and expert in the area of Internet advertising sponsorships, she has created successful campaigns for clients including Motorola, Compaq, Honda, Lowes, Citibank, Sony, Artisan Entertainment, Allegra and IBM. Her marketing and creative background gave her the experience to identify an untapped consumer niche in the crowded back bar, and a friend who guided her through her first tasting of Scotch began her love affair with the spirit.

Carin was first offered a Scotch when out with friends, but refused it thinking it was “two strong.” But curiosity won out and when queried about preferred cocktails, wines and favorite foods, the friend was able to select a dram that delighted her. The Scotch stereotype was shattered, and Carin realized that there was a brand out there for everyone – particularly those who don’t know they like Scotch, yet. The next several years were spent hosting Scotch tastings, learning about what people enjoy and why. She became an avid student of Scotch and the beverage industry, immersing herself in the business, spending time with Distillers and a myriad of industry professionals, and earning her bartending license. Carin shared her vision for a new refreshingly modern Scotch with Spirit Imports, Inc. and they agreed with the potential, facilitating her introduction to the team at Douglas McGibbon & Co., Ltd., who would ultimately bring her vision to life. She then turned to Kickstarter for funding in what has become one of the crowd sourcing platform’s most successful liquor launches to date.

And now, here is an interview with Carin, Paul asking the questions by the way.

Hi Paul – you asked many questions, you must be more used to this than myself, I hope these are ok;

1) Why you did it, how you did it, and where you want to be in say 5 years. A; I’ve been “in love” with Scotch Whisky for over a decade. One of my biggest joys is in introducing someone to a Scotch that they enjoy, forever shattering their preconceived notions about this spirit- that it’s too strong, that it’s their grandfather’s drink, that Scotch is simply not for them. After running a year’s worth of formal tasting events and countless drams of “research” :), I finally felt as if I had a taste for what the perfect recipe might be to appeal to a modern palate. From there, I began the long and exciting process into creating a new brand of whisky. In 5 years, I hope that SIA enjoys worldwide appeal, and that it’s the spirit of choice to a new generation of whisky enthusiasts.

2) Who helped? A; I was lucky to find some incredible resources along the way. Their expertise and connections helped the process go much more quickly and helped me to understand what I needed to get done, especially by way of compliance with government standards, labeling, TTB and COLAs approval for my label. My importer – Spirit Imports, Inc. was incredible in this process and I’m very grateful to them.

3) Its always interesting to know about the whiskies – without saying what distilleries etc but areas are good and “hints” if allowed. A; SIA is a delicious blend of Highland, Speyside whiskies with a touch of Islay. The color of clover honey, SIA awakens the nose with citrus and spice and opens the palate with the smokey vanilla crunch of a crème brulee. The finish is long, smooth and refreshing with hints of hazelnut and toffee. My hope is that you and your audience of readers will absolutely love it!

4) How you came up with bottle shape, label etc. A; As a Creative Director by trade, great design is very important to me. I went with a bottle shape that was clear, rather than green, so that you could really see the beautiful color of the spirit. The curve of the glass and the height make it stand out just enough on the shelf to feel new and bold, yet not too much to feel as though it was misplaced. The label has a hint of foil and a very modern and crisp logo, very large and readable so that someone sitting at a bar can easily read it from where they are sitting. (My vision has definitely deteriorated through the years pressed up against a computer screen so I know all too well what it’s like to squint across the bar to a shelf in dim light!) – eh! You and me both Carin!

5) What (whisky) plans for the future – range? A; For now I’m just focusing on SIA, no plans on expansion yet.

6)Where can we “visit” you? A: https://www.facebook.com/SiaScotch/photos_stream

As some background I’ve included a link to my Kickstarter campaign. http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/siascotch/sia-scotch-whisky

In her personal time, Carin dedicates herself to her many passions including her Cessna 172, and volunteering at a local children’s hospital doing Arts and Crafts with the patients.

She is also a member of the USBG.

Carin Luna-Ostaseski Founder SIA Scotch Visit: www.siascotch.com

Carin was chatting to Paul McLean

http://angelswhiskyclub.com/awc/carin.asp

www.mcleanscotland.com  Scotland’s best whisky tour company!

www.angelswhiskyclub.com  free worldwide whisky club, Patron Charles Maclean

‘The UK’s leading Whisky Experience where you can taste, learn about & enjoy the world’s finest whiskies’

 Vinopolis, 1 Bank End, SE1, LONDON
5th – 7th October 2013

 Tickets for The Whisky Exchange Whisky Show 2013 are now on sale!

05 March 2013 – We are very pleased to announce that tickets for The Whisky Exchange Whisky Show 2013 are now on sale at http://www.whisky-show.com.

For a fifth year, the show will be returning to London to bring whisky alive in new wonderful ways. Welcoming back Martine Nouet to oversee the running of this year’s Whisky Marketplace, we will be pushing the boundaries of whisky pairing by going beyond simple taste and smell. We will also be welcoming back the cocktail legend Ryan Chetiyawardana, with a host of whisky inspired drink creations to awaken the mind and taste buds.

The Whisky Exchange Whisky Show has become one of the pinnacles of tasting experience and once again, guests of the show will be able to taste some of the very rarest Dream Drams, some of which cost thousands of pounds per bottle. Building on previous years, we will have the people who are responsible for producing the whisky on hand to delve deeper into the production process, from field to bottle. All of this combined with free mini–masterclasses, incredible specialist masterclasses and a hearty whisky infused two course meal make this year’s show a must attend event.

 Join whisky-lovers from the UK and around the world for this luxurious food and whisky extravaganza at Vinopolis, London’s premium wine and spirit destination. The show will run across the weekend of 5th-6th October 2013 from 12pm-6pm each day, with a press and trade only session on Monday 7th.

Sukhinder Singh, Show Director, said:
“We look forward to pushing the boundaries of whisky tasting even further in 2013, and introducing new people to the world of whisky. We are very proud to have created what is regarded as one of the best whisky festivals in the world, and look forward to sharing some Dream Drams with friends old and new in October.”

Tickets are available from our website at http://www.whisky-show.com/tickets

Find us online at:
web: http://www.whisky-show.com
facebook: http://www.facebook.com/whiskyshow
twitter: @TWEWhiskyShow

Notes:

Media Enquiries: Oliver Chilton (Ollie@whisky-show.com) on 020 8838 9388

Feedback on The Whisky Exchange Whisky Show 2012

Ollie Hill
“I was a whisky show virgin and didn’t know quite what to expect at this year’s show! I was absolutely blown away by the selection of whiskies available for tasting and had a great time chatting away to many of the people who have worked in the industry for many years and ultimately make this wonderful spirit possible. I will definitely be back next year and anticipate this will be a permanent annual fixture on my calendar for many many years to come!”

Susan Sheen
Just wanted to say what a fabulous day we had. The show was amazing and a wonderful introduction into the world of whisky – especially for a confirmed brandy drinker! It was a pleasure to meet so many knowledgeable people, so full of
enthusiasm for the spirit and willing to share this information.

David Stirk
“Loved it … Expertly organised with the whisky advocate in mind. Met some superb people (everyone was so friendly) tried some amazing drams and bought some to boot. Great meeting so many esteemed writers/makers/personalities and
really can’t wait for the next one.”

Serge Valentin – http://www.whiskyfun.com
“Impeccable as always. Whiskies, company and atmosphere – and I mean it. And a great opportunity to taste the newer bottlings. Well done again!”

Graeme Bowie, Balblair Distillery
“Having done many shows home and abroad, this was my first time at The Whisky Exchange Show. Very impressed with the set up and venue. Lots of interesting people who wanted to know about your brands. Probably the best UK show I
have attended. Can’t wait for 2013.”

About The Whisky Exchange Whisky Show:

 The Whisky Exchange Whisky Show consumer sessions will take place on Saturday 5th October & Sunday 6th October
 The event will take place at Vinopolis, situated near London Bridge.
 All food and drink (apart from ‘Dream Drams’, see below) is included in the price of admission.
 A small number of rare and expensive ‘Dream Drams’, which have ranged in price in previous years from £500 to over £3000 per bottle, will be available to try on presentation of tokens. Each visitor will receive a token with admission and further tokens can be bought at the Show.

 Tickets include a two course whisky themed meal at the Show Brasserie.
 Tickets include access to a food pairing area, with a variety of whiskies matched with complimentary dishes.
 Masterclass events are still to be announced, but in the past have included tastings led by writers Dave Broom, Serge Valentin and Charles Maclean; Master Blenders Richard Paterson and Rachel Barrie; retired Gordon & Macphail Managing Director David Urquhart; Glenfarclas Sales Director George Grant; and brand ambassadors including Highland Park’s Gerry Tosh, Suntory’s Tatsuya Minagawa and Diageo’s Colin Dunn. These have covered a wide range of whiskies from the impressive to the fabled, including Dalmore’s 50 year old Candela and Gordon & Macphail’s Glenlivet 70 year old.
 Tickets will be on sale through http://www.whisky-show.com in Spring 2013. More details about the show can be found at http://www.whisky-show.com.

About Vinopolis:
Vinopolis has been established as an exhibition centre and tasting venue for wines and spirits since 1999, and is located in the arches of a Victorian railway viaduct built in 1866. With its soaring vaulted arches and perfect location adjacent to the world-famous Borough Market and London Bridge, Vinopolis is the ideal setting for The Whisky Exchange Whisky Show.

With its nearby transport links and accommodation, Vinopolis is easy to get to for people attending from in and around London, as well as being highly convenient for visitors and exhibitors travelling to the event from further afield.

More information about Vinopolis can be found at http://www.vinopolis.co.uk.

And if you’ve been reading this letters for awhile, then you know of my predilection for small, independent distilleries striving to “push the envelope” with their product. This weeks featured whisky is a classic example of just that: Rough Rider Bourbon, Batch 1 from Long Island Spirits.

Teddy Roosevelt, a native Long Islander, organized the United States First Voluntary Cavalry, commonly known as the Rough Riders, in 1898. Composed of 2,350 men from across the country, including cowboys, Native Americans and other wild west types, as well as Ivy League athletes and aristocratic sportsmen from the East.

This disparate group shared a common purpose: the pursuit if adventure, independence and excellence. Despite winning the Battle of San Juan hill, the Rough Riders disbanded on Montauk Point after only 137 days of service.

Rough Rider Straight Bourbon Batch #1 is inspired by the uncommon virtues of those men.

Each limited batch of Rough Rider Straight Bourbon is meticulously handcrafted at a distillery just miles from where the Roosevelt’s Rough Riders departed, in Montauk Long Island. The whiskey is a high-rye, straight bourbon that starts out as a highly refined mash bill, consisting of 60% corn, 35% rye, and 5% malted barley, and is then aged for several years in charred new American white oak barrels.

Rough Rider is then finished in hand selected American oak barrels, which once held some of Long Island’s finest wines. The wine casks that are selected for the second maturation, described by Long Island Spirits owner Richard Stabile as its exclusive method of “Reserve Aged,” are chosen from the finest wineries on Long Island and are an exquisite balanced blend of award winning Merlot and Chardonnay barrels.

These casks undergo a “cask finishing wash”, with a very unique 180-proof brandy distilled from local Long Island Chardonnay, that tempers each wine barrel prior to filling it with the bourbon. Rough Rider mellows while acquiring its distinctive character during this delicate second maturation period, adding a layer of dark red fruit and honey notes to the small batch straight bourbon.

The bourbon delivers a light, floral nose followed by a smooth, well rounded palate of sweetness with complex hints of caramel, vanilla, and spice. The finish is savory, supple, and encored by a heady heat

Rough Rider Bourbon, Batch #1 ($35.45/ bottle) is an extremely limited production whiskey. But fortunately for us, our man Nicky The Neck has been known to hang out with some very rough riders in his day, and so was able to lasso more than our fair share of this whisky.

So if you want a bottle or two, act now, because once it’s gone…

Until next week…I wish you high spirits!

Doug Stone
Founder
ForWhiskeyLovers.com

Rough Rider Straight Bourbon Whiskey – Batch #1

Taste Virginia Highland Malt in Richmond!  ABC Stores Host Free Event

Hello River City Friends!

We hope you’ll stop by one of these ABC stores this weekend for a free tasting of Virginia Highland Malt Whisky. It will be hosted by our own Dan FitzHenry.

Friday, 6-8pm Richmond, Shockoe Bottom (Enging Company Lofts Building, N. 21st and Main St.)

Saturday, 12-2pm Short Pump, Short Pump Crossing Center

You can really help by sharing this event on Facebook and Twitter…We appreciate the support.