GlenDronach Special Releases, Whiskies from the old and the new world

Included in the cornucopia of delights that we’ve received recently are the latest batch of GlenDronach single cask releases, some exciting new whiskies from New Zealand & America and a fabulous old Macallan.

We’ve shown some of these new arrivals below and you can check out more in our New Products section on the website.

On the tastings front, we have just two tickets left for our Glenfarclas Family Casks tasting so if you want to try some fabulous whiskies from the 1950s through to the 1990s then you need to act quick and book up now!

Sláinte!
Fran and Ken
Arkwrights Whisky and Wines
www.whiskyandwines.com

GLENDRONACH SPECIAL RELEASES BATCH 8

These sherried lovelies are, as ever, something rather special and worth checking out with prices starting at just £47.99!

Buy Online: FROM £47.99

OVEREEM SINGLE MALT WHISKY

From the Old Hobart Distillery, one of the growing band of Tasmanian distilleries, comes these two beauts. One is Sherry cask matured and the other is Port cask matured. We’ve sampled them both and found them to be rich and surprisingly complex drams.

Buy Online: £139.99

MACALLAN 1970 SPEYMALT

Another beauty from the Gordon & MacPhail Speymalt series – the name under which they bottle single malt from Macallan distillery. Great quality and amazing value.

Buy Online: £379.99

E H TAYLOR SMALL BATCH BOURBON

This was sampled at our recent Buffalo Trace tasting and it was one of the favourites of the evening for many who were there. We found it to be smooth, rich and well balanced with a delightful spicy finish that danced on the tongue!

Buy Online: £102.99

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Whisky Live Paris 2013 – The 10th Edition

On the occasion of our 10th anniversary, Whisky Live returns to the Maison de la Mutualité. Over three days – the 28th, 29th and 30th September 2013 – we will be providing our visitors with yet another unforgettable experience.

A meeting of amateurs, connoisseurs and professionals

Private individuals and industry professionals have been coming together for Whisky Live Paris for ten years now. This year’s show will be held on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th for consumers and on Monday 30th for industry professionals only. Like every other before it, this year, our tenth consecutive, is an occasion to both re-invent ourselves, and to continue to inspire, satisfy and delight beginners, connoisseurs and experts.

“Beyond Tasting:” a theme designed to take you further than you have been before

Our passion for whisky and other spirits goes much further than simple, straight-forward tasting and so this year, Whisky Live Paris aims to introduce our visitors to much more than an a classical approach to sensorial analysis.

Far more than the sum total of the material ingredients used in their production, the whiskies and other spirits on show this year owe much to a specific culture, to a particular moment in history and to their often very singular identities, carefully enhanced by the work of true craftsmen. Through a number of unique and original experiences, Whisky Live Paris 2013 will be pushing back the boundaries of taste and smell.

Tastings, masterclasses, experiences, taste-matches: Whisky Live Paris 2013 has no shortage of surprises in store for you!

Maison de la Mutualité: the perfect location

For the second year running, Whisky Live Paris returns to the Maison de la Mutualité. A wellknown and highly regarded private conference centre in the heart of Paris, the Maison will be allowing us to use all three floors – one more than last year – making a total of 2500 m2 available to whisky and spirits exhibitors.

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Whisky Live is an international event, now well established in all four corners of the planet – from Shanghai to New York, Glasgow to Johannesburg – and happenings all throughout the year. Since 2003 France hosts this event each year in September: Whisky Live Paris has rapidly become one of the biggest whisky and spirits shows in the world and is now considered to be something of a right of passage, as much for amateurs as for professionals.

New Whisky Arrival August 2013: GlenDronach Recherché

New Releases all available for pre-order: email lee.tomlinson@milroys.co.uk to register interest

GlenDronach Recherché

“For some time now we have been working towards releasing a cask of our oldest whisky – the GlenDronach 1968 (44 years old). This project has been in development for over 12 months:  finally we are in a position to launch this expression – the GlenDronach Recherché’

Dense antique mahogany colour with a cherry wood influence. Clean, fresh with remarkable fruitiness. Juicy sweet sultanas, dates and marrons glacés centrally positioned around a bitter chocolate heart. Initial profile of freshly roasted coffee beans and a treacle tart character. This is succeeded with baked apples smothered with brown sugar. Brilliant structure with no dominant force but with plenty of depth and length. £2749.95

August at the Society: Glowing Reviews

How do you choose a new dining experience? A leap of faith for something different? The closest establishment when hunger strikes? Often, it will be a good review and that’s what we want to give you today: the services of some very critical palates. Five bottles The Tasting Panel loved – and scored accordingly…

High Panel Scorers

35.92 Butterflies in the stomach – NEW

25yo Refill ex-bourbon hogshead, £77.20

14 available… Buy

3.185 Fragrant smoke over a pebble beach

16yo Refill ex-bourbon hogshead, £65.50

27 available… Buy

7.87 A tropical market

27yo Refill ex bourbon hogshead, £88.30

25 available…Buy

26.80 A Calming Silky Bath

19yo Second fill ex-bourbon hogshead, £69.40

10 available… Buy

53.170 Toast Hawaii

22yo Refill ex-bourbon hogshead, £73.80

16 available… Buy  

August Offers: This Months Serving Suggestion August

TRIO: 7.92, 29.121 & 30.77 for only £165

39 available… Buy

August PAIR: 9.73 & 30.77 for only £99

23 available… Buy

Browse August Outturn

*30.77 is exclusive to our August offers

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.

Bruichladdich & Springbank Single Malt Tasting, August 21 at Mora’s Fine Wine & Spirits (E. Setauket, New York)

On Wednesday, August 21^st between 4-7pm we will be tasting 6 exceptional single malts from Bruichladdich and Springbank with Rick Long from Winebow, Inc. Join us to taste or simply order online to take advantage of special discounted event pricing through August 28^th. Please visit Mora’s Monthly Spirit Tasting page for more information!

Bruichladdich Rocks Single Malt Scotch

Event Price: $38.24  Regular Price: $44.99

Hazelburn 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch

Event Price: $87.29   Regular Price: $96.99

Bruichladdich 16 Year Old The Laddie Sixteen Single Malt Scotch

Event Price: $103.49   Regular Price: $114.99

Springbank 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch

Event Price: $54.89   Regular Price: $60.99

Bruichladdich Port Charlotte 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch

Event Price: $54.89   Regular Price: $60.99

Longrow 11 Year Old Red Single Malt Scotch

Event Price: $86.39   Regular Price: $95.99

Mora’s Fine Wine & Spirits

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631-941-4458   sev.clemens@moraswines.com

Two New Burns Malt® Scotch Whiskies Released 

Online whisky shop TheWhiskyBarrel.com today releases two new additions to the outlet’s exclusive Burns Malt® range of single cask Scotch whiskies.

A Glenrothes 25 Year Old from the Speyside distillery and an intriguing Westport 15 Year Old famed for its mysterious tea-spooning qualities.

Distilled at Glenrothes Distillery in the Scottish town of Rothes in 1988, we selected this 25 year old expression because of its mouth-watering citrus, watermelon and juicy fruit flavours.

Westport is the name given to a rare example of single cask Glenmorangie with a teaspoon of Glen Moray added to assist with intellectual property disputes. Distilled in 1997 the resulting Scotch boasts notes of lemon, orchard fruits, nectarine and sweet malt.

Available exclusively from The Whisky Barrel, shipping to customers Worldwide including the United States, Canada and Australia.

Glenrothes 25 Year Old Burns Malt / 51.1%

£76.99 GBP ($99.30 USD) £64.16 inc VAT.

Westport 15 Year Old Burns Malt / 52.5%

£45.42 GBP ($58.60 USD) £37.85 inc VAT.

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Q) What is the product called?
Ai) Glenrothes 25 Year Old Burns Malt

Aii) Westport 15 Year Old Burns Malt

Q) When will this product be released/was it released?
A) 15th August 2013

Q) Where is it available?
A) Scotland, off-trade, TheWhiskyBarrel.com

Q) Is this product already available in other markets?
A) Scotland only, TheWhiskyBarrel.com ships worldwide.

Q) How much is it?
Ai) £76.99 (£64.16 ex VAT) GBP 70cl

Aii) £45.42 (£37.85 ex VAT) GBP 70cl

Q) Who handles the product’s distribution?
A) In-house at TheWhiskyBarrel.com

Q) What is the ABV of this product?
Ai) 51.1% ABV natural cask strength

Aii) 52.5% ABV natural cask strength

Q) Why has this product been launched?
A) Latest edition to The Whisky Barrels exclusive Burns Malt range

Tickets Now Available to 2013 Kentucky Bourbon Festival Events

(Bardstown, KY).  Tickets for the Kentucky Bourbon Festival are now available.   The 22nd annual festival is set for September 17-22, 2013.

There are several new events as well as those that continue to be favorites.

• My Old Kentucky Dinner Train Depot will be the site of Thursday’s new event, Exploring the Flavors of Bourbon.  Sample selections provided by Chef Gil Logan of the Dinner Train and Woodford Reserve Chef Quita Michel along with Master Distiller Chris Morris.  Sept. 19, $35 each.
• Saturday night travel back to the Gatsby Era for Loqui Facilis.  A KDA sponsored event featuring Craft Distilleries located behind My Old Kentucky Home in the gardens.  During this event you will be able to sample romantic cocktails made from special elixirs created by the Artisan distillers. Sept. 21, $45 each.

Tickets are available for the following events:

• All Star Sampler, (a KDA members Bourbon tasting event) September 18, 2013, $40 each
• Any Way She Likes It, review the different aromas and flavor bourbons to pair with food, September 20, $35 each.
• Boots and Bourbon, (come to the Wild Turkey “Sit and Sip” saloon for games, dancing, great food and more) September 19, $50 each.
• Bourbon Cocktail Mixology, Sample an array of Bourbon-based cocktails created by the Bad Girl of Bourbon Joy Perrine.  September 19, 20, and 21, $50 each.
• Sip and Savor in the Spirit of Old Kentucky, a food and Bourbon pairing presented by Chef Albert Schmid, Sept 21, $40 each; Learn how and why they pair with the different offerings of food.
• The Great Kentucky Bourbon Tasting and Gala, our signature black-tie event with a Bourbon tasting, appetizers, meal and dancing, September 21, $140 each.
• Ghostly Spirits of Bardstown, experience another of Bardstown’s spirits, September 19, 20 and 21, 2013, $20 each.
• Backstreets of Bardstown, a horse drawn trolley tour of historical Bardstown, September 20 and 21, 2013, $20 each.
• KBF Poker Run, (aka motorcycle ride through the countryside while collecting your poker hand with lots of door prizes, and T-shirts, September 21, 2013, $30 per person.

Applications are also available for the following events:

• KBF Golf Tournament to be held at Bardstown Country Club, September 21, 2013 – $125 per person.
• KBF Horseshoe Pitch the Distillery Division to be held on September 15. 2013 – Open Pitch September 21, 2013, $20 entry fee.
• Kentucky Bourbon Shots, photography contest held during festival – free to enter.
• Mixed Drink Challenge to be held on September 18, 2013 – $25 for entries; $15 for tickets.
•  Spirit 5K Run and Walk to be held on September 21,2013

Tickets and entry forms are available at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival office, One Court Square, Bardstown or call 800-638-4877 # 4 or 502-348-3623 # 4 or online at www.kybourbonfestival.com.

Isle of Arran Distillers Scores Silver in International Spirits Award

Independent Scotch whisky producer, Isle of Arran Distillers, has scored a prestigious Silver award for its Robert Burns Single Malt at this year’s International Wine and Spirits Competition.

Designed to promote quality and excellence in the wine and spirits trade across the world, the competition recognises outstanding products and is judged by a committee of international drinks specialists.

Euan Mitchell, managing director of Arran Distillers, said: “We’ve worked long and hard to perfect our Robert Burns Malt and it’s fantastic that the spirit has been recognised on an international stage.

“This year we celebrated our 18^th anniversary and the business is going from strength to strength as we’re developing a portfolio of products to match any distillery.

“Last year our Robert Burns Malt saw strong international sales, especially in Russia, and we anticipate that demand will continue to rise in the next few years.”

Arran re-launched the Robert Burns Malt in 2012 and it’s currently the world’s only official Burns Single malt. The distillery is also a patron of the Robert Burns World Federation.

James MacTaggart, the master distiller behind the award-winning whisky, commented: “The Robert Burns spirit is a light and aromatic malt, ideal for enjoying prior to, or with, a meal.

“With no artificial colouring, this malt is made for easy drinking and I’m delighted that it has been honoured with an award in this prestigious competition.”

Since it was founded in 1995, the Isle of Arran Distillery has won a number of awards including; ‘Best Single Malt under £99’  in the World Whiskies Design Awards for The Devil’s Punch Bowl, ‘Double Gold Award’ for its 14 Year Old Single Malt and ‘Gold Award’ for its 10 Year Old Single Malt at the World Spirits Competition 2012, ‘Best Single Malt Scotch 11-15 Years’ for the Icons of Arran Peacock (2011) and Scottish Distiller of the Year (2007).

Notes 

For more information visit www.arranwhisky.com

* Current accolades for Isle of Arran Distillery include Winner for: Best New Exporter (2004), Queen’s Award for International Trade (2005), Scottish Distiller of the Year (2007) and Scottish Drinks Producer of the Year (2007.)

Product awards include: Best Whisky Liqueur (2007), ‘Best Single Malt Scotch 12 Years & Under’ for The Arran Malt Amarone Cask Finish (2008) ‘Best Single Malt Scotch 11-15 Years’ for The Arran Malt Sherry Single Cask 1998 (2010) and ‘Best Single Malt Scotch 11-15 Years’ for the Icons of Arran Peacock (2011.)

Also, ‘Double Gold Award’ for Arran’s 14 Year Old Single Malt and ‘Gold Award’ for Arran’s 10 Year Old Single Malt at the World Spirits Competition 2012. Double Gold for the 12 year-old Cask Strength at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2013.

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