Archive for November, 2013

The Teeling Whiskey Company Goes With The Grain Unique bottling of Irish Single Grain Whiskey is Launched – Irish Whiskey News

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The Teeling Whiskey Company Goes With The Grain

Unique bottling of Irish Single Grain Whiskey is Launched 

The Teeling Whiskey Company, Ireland’s award winning independent Irish whiskey company, has released a new bottling of Single Grain Irish whiskey, one of only a handful of such expressions in the world.

Single Grain bottlings are very rare as it is typically blended with heavier styles of Irish whiskey to create many of the well-known brands on the market today. Grain whiskey is made through the combination of unique ingredients, predominately maize/corn which is distilled through a modern technique of column distillation. This produces an exceptionally clean, smooth and sweet Irish whiskey. The smooth, sweet nature of Grain whiskey provides a natural canvas which allows the Teeling Whiskey Company to create a very unique style of Irish whiskey.

To add a depth of character, Teeling Single Grain is exclusively fully matured in Californian Cabernet Sauvignon wine barrels. This creates a very distinctive rich amber colour while imparting strong spicy notes, lush red berry and grape flavours. This proprietary maturation technique produces a very unique Irish whiskey of distinctive character while still being remarkably easy to drink. Like all the Teeling whiskeys it is bottled at 46% with no chill filtration allowing for all the natural flavours of the whiskey to be retained.

Jack Teeling, founder of the Teeling Whiskey Company, commented, “It’s a little known fact that the majority of Irish whiskey sold is actually Grain whiskey so we feel it is interesting to have expressions of Single Grain whiskey in its own right.  Our new Teeling Single Grain is representative of our aim to help drive the expansion of the Irish whiskey category through unique bottlings and expressions.”

The Teeling family whiskey heritage in distilling dates back to 1782 in Dublin when Walter Teeling  set up a distillery in Marrowbone Lane in the Liberties. Today, Jack and his brother Stephen, Sales & Marketing Director, are the latest generation of Teelings involved in the Irish whiskey industry. While initially starting out as an independent bottler, their aim is to bring Teeling Whiskey home by establishing the first new whiskey distillery in Dublin in over 125 years.

Benromach/Gordon & MacPhail Dinner w/ Michael Urquhart – Fri Nov 8 – 7PM – $125 – Scotch Whisky News

Benromach/Gordon & MacPhail Dinner w/ Michael Urquhart – Fri Nov 8 – 7PM – $125 

Featuring whiskies from 2005, 2004, 1974, 1973, 1969 and more! 

The scotch whisky industry’s gentleman statesman, Michael Urquhart, will be hosting a whisky dinner featuring whiskies from Benromach Distillery, the Speyside’s smallest, as well as Gordon & MacPhail, Scotland most respected independent bottler. Our lineup will feature the Benromach 1969 & 30 Year, as well as the two KWM casks. On the Gordon & MacPhail side we have vintage expressions from Dallas Dhu (1979), Glenlivet (1974) and Longmorn (1973). The whiskies will be paired with a 3 course meal at Buchanan’s Chop House 738 3rd Ave SW, only 3 tickets left!

  1. Benromach 2005 KWM Cask – $84.99
  2. Benromach 2004 KWM Cask – $87.49
  3. Benromach 30 Year – $341.99
  4. Benromach 1969 – $1169.99
  5. G&M Rare Vintage Dallas Dhu 1979 – $289.99
  6. G&M Rare Longmorn 1973 – $359.99
  7. G&M Smith’s Glenlivet 1974 – $344.99

Call 403-283-8000 to purchase tickets or visit: kensingtonwinemarket.com/tastings/register.php

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Top Picks, New Arrivals & Back in Stock at K&L California – Whisky News

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TOP PICKS

• Old Weller Antique 107 proof Straight Bourbon Whiskey 750ml ($19.99)
Buffalo Trace distillery’s classic wheated-bourbon formula, substituting wheat for rye as the flavor grain in addition to the corn. The result is the same creamy, full-bodied whiskey that made the Van Winkles so famous. Now that all the Pappy is made at Buffalo Trace distillery, it’s actually all made from the same formula. This one just happens to cost $19.99 instead. Our official house Bourbon here at K&L.

NEW ARRIVALS

Scotland – Single Malt Scotch

• 1997 Arran 16 Year Old Single Sherry Cask Single Malt Whisky 750ml – 6 available ($124.99)
• Balvenie 40 Year Old Single Malt Whisky 750ml – 1 available ($3,999.99)
• Berry Bros & Rudd Blue Hanger 7th Release Blended Single Malt Whisky 750ml ($99.99)
• 1990 Bladnoch 22 Year Old Duncan Taylor Lowland Single Barrel Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky 750ml – 4 available ($129.99)
• Kilchoman Machir Bay (2013 edition) Islay Single Malt Whisky 750ml ($54.99)

BACK IN STOCK

Japan – Single Malt Scotch

• Nikka 21 Year Old Taketsuru Pure Malt Japanese Whisky 750ml – 1 available ($169.99)

Scotland – Irish and Blended Scotch

• Sheep Dip Blended Malt Scotch 750ml ($39.99)

Scotland – Single Malt Scotch

• Balvenie 30 year old Single Malt Whisky 750ml – 3 available ($749.99)
• Glenfiddich 30 Year Old Single Malt Whisky 750ml – 2 available ($459.99)
• Kilchoman 100% Islay 3rd Edition Strength Single Malt Whisky 750ml ($84.99)

K&L Wine Merchants
http://www.klwines.com
Phone: 877-KLWines (toll free 877-559-4637)
Email: wine@klwines.com
San Francisco, Redwood City, Hollywood CA

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Glengoyne Tees Off Top Fundraising Total in Fife – Scotch Whisky News

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Glengoyne tees off top fundraising total in Fife

The Glengoyne Golf Day, one of Scotland’s most prestigious fundraising events, was a ‘hole in one’ as it raised £9,250 for the military’s leading charities: The Soldiers’ Charity, RAFBF, Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity and Help for Heroes. The money was raised via ticket sales for a fantastic day of golf at the Torrance Course, The Fairmont St Andrews and the Gala Dinner.

Guests were entertained by Her Majesty’s Royal Marines Band (Scotland), The Buglers of 3 RIFLES and the Pipes & Drums of 1 SCOTS. Compelling speeches and stories came from senior members of our Armed Forces including Air Commodore Gerry Mayhew, Major Bob Stuart MBE, Captain Chris Smith of Royal Navy Regional Commander Scotland and Colonel Phil Bates – Commander Edinburgh Garrison. A great event for a great cause.

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Glengoyne Distillery, Dumgoyne, Near Killearn, Glasgow G63 9LB

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Ralfy Publishes Whisky Review #407 – Scotch Whisky News

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www.ralfy.com re-visits a classic after-market malt with Whisky Review 407 – Longmorn 15yo

THE MACALLAN AMBER NAMED THE WHISKY SHOP’S WHISKY OF THE YEAR 2013 – Scotch Whisky News

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THE MACALLAN AMBER NAMED

THE WHISKY SHOP’S WHISKY OF THE YEAR 2013

The Whisky Shop today (Friday 1st November 2013) crowned The Macallan Amber as its Whisky of the Year 2013.

The single malt is part of The 1824 Series which showcases two of The Macallan’s greatest strengths: oak sherry casks and natural colour.  The Macallan Amber was selected from The Whisky Shop’s extensive range of over 300 whiskies based on a combination of customer choice, sales and recommendations from store managers.

With 22 stores across the UK including new premium flagships in London’s Piccadilly and on Manchester’s Exchange Street, The Whisky Shop has over 3 million customers each year and is the first retail store in the UK to provide a dedicated platform for some of the world’s most exclusive whiskies.

The premium drinks emporium provides an experience which is luxurious, accessible and educational to whisky novices and connoisseurs, leading them on a journey of discovery and celebrating the heritage and craftsmanship of the product.

The Whisky Shop’s Piccadilly flagship is widely regarded by the industry as the leading specialist whisky retailer in the world.  The store recently fought off competition from the new Burberry global flagship on Regent Street and the bespoke Christian Louboutin boutique in Selfridges to scoop a prestigious retail design award.*

Priced at £59.99, The Macallan Amber underlines the signature style of The Macallan embracing the defining elements which have made it one of the world’s truly great single malts.  For the 1824 Series, The Macallan Whisky Maker, Bob Dalgarno, created four expressions by identifying the natural colour formed during maturation in different cask types to create the character informed by these colours. The expressions are Gold, Amber, Sienna and Ruby, all names reflecting the actual colour of the whiskies in the range, but also describing naturally occurring mineral and metals.

Ken Grier, Director of Malts, Edrington, commented: “We are delighted to receive this award for The Macallan Amber.  Amber is the second expression in our new 1824 Series of four single malts and is the perfect combination of two of the most influential factors which make this single malt whisky amongst the most distinctive and desirable, namely sherry seasoned oak casks and natural colour. The Macallan Amber, by name and appearance, boasts a floral, citrus and sweet vanilla nose with hints of toffee apple, cinnamon and ginger, finishing with soft fruits and subtle oak lingering.

“This recognition is testimony both to this innovative approach to whisky making of taking colour as the basis for shaping these whiskies, and to the long experience of our Whisky Maker, Bob Dalgarno.  As some 60% of the aroma and flavour of The Macallan derives from the oak maturation casks, Amber truly demonstrates the critical role of our exceptional casks.”

Andrew Torrance, Managing Director of The Whisky Shop, said: “Although it was only launched earlier this year, The Macallan Amber has already established itself as one of our leading single malts.

“Our Whisky of the Year is voted for by our customers as well as our knowledgeable store managers, which underlines the impact of this new addition to The Macallan range and The Macallan Amber is a highly deserving winner of our Whisky of the Year 2013.”

Previous winners of the award, which is now in its seventh year, are Jura Superstition, Dalmore 12 year old, Laphroaig Quarter Cask, Auchentoshan 12 year old, Bowmore 12 year old and Bunnahabhain 12 year old.

The Macallan Amber is available from The Whisky Shop’s 22 stores nationwide or online at www.whiskyshop.com

* The 2013 National Association of Shopfitters (NAS) Design Partnership Award for Retail

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Tasting Notes: 

The Macallan Amber – a floral, citrus sweet nose gains presence, commanding a chorus of sweet vanilla notes over freshly harvested grain. Raisin, sultana and cinnamon look on as toffee apples and candy floss step into the limelight. On the palate, fresh green apples and lemons mingle with cinnamon. Ginger notes hover as fruit takes over, with subtle oak lingering. The finale is light to medium, with soft fruits and cereal, slightly dry. 

The Whisky Shop 

The Whisky Shop is the UK’s largest whisky only specialist retailer with 22 stores nationwide and an online store at www.whiskyshop.com.  For further information please visit www.whiskyshop.com or contact 0141 427 2977.

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Whisky & Chocolate Tasting at Milroy’s of Soho November 19th, 2013 – Scotch Whisky News

Whisky and Chocolate

Tuesday 19th November 2013

Be taken through an extravaganza of chocolate and whisky with Paul A Young’s famous hand crafted chocolates. The evening will leave taste buds tantalised and chocolate lovers satisfied.

£45.00

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FIND THE PERFECT GIFT AT GLENTURRET DISTILLERY – Scotch Whisky News

Visit The Famous Grouse Experience this winter to celebrate the festive season with our fabulous Christmas Fayre, seasonal Afternoon Tea and a visit to Santa’s Grotto.

Our Christmas Fayre weekend on Saturday 30th November and Sunday 1st December (10am-5pm) is a great chance to get a head start on your Christmas shopping. Browse our wonderful range of stalls to stock up on exclusive gifts, crafts and stocking fillers. Our gift shop also offers a wide range of whisky as well as lots of unique gift ideas. Make friends and family famous by personalising a bottle of The Famous Grouse or The Glenturret Single Malt Whisky, or treat someone special to our limited edition Glenturret 18 Year Old Single Malt Whisky. And as it’s Christmas, make sure you keep an eye out for our very special guest – Santa who will be visiting and can be found in his truly magical grotto just waiting to talk to all the children!

Buy The Black Grouse Alpha Edition 70cl and receive 4 Black Grouse Tumblers FREE!

Buy The Naked Grouse 70cl and receive a Highland Whisky Cake & Spring Keyring FREE!

Buy The Glenturret Single Malt 70cl and receive 1 Famous Grouse Tumbler FREE!

For orders or more information on our products, please visit http://www.thefamousgrouse.com/store.

Great Savings on Single Cask Whiskies at The Whisky Shop – Scotch Whisky News

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We’ve got some great offers on some very special single cask whiskies this winter at The Whisky Shop.

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SAVE £53
Was £124.99
Now Only £71.99

Miltonduff 21 year old

Distilled in November 1990, bottled in March 2012. One of only 310 bottles. 50% abv

Nose: Distinctly sweet and softly spiced running to a honeyed style

Palate: Still sweetly spiced developing to muscovado sugar and toffee

Finish: Replicates nose and palate – now drier with a soft oak quality

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Glen Keith 18 year old 

Save £47

WAS £109.99

NOW £62.99

Mouth coatingly oily, bourbon in style, vanilla sweet and herbal.

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Strathmill
17 year old

Save £40

WAS £94.99

NOW £54.99

Round, full-flavoured and spicy, still sweet and a “brulée” caramel style

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Whisky Wednesday Reviews Tobermory 6yo by Douglas Laing – Scotch Whisky News

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UK vlogger Joe Ellis a.k.a Whisky Wednesday reviews Tobermory 6 Year Old Single Cask Douglas Laing Bottling

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