From humble beginnings in Tain, Glenmorangie has grown to become a global brand, synonymous with luxury.

Fancy progressing your career in an international market? We have a fantastic opportunity for two brand professionals to join one of the world’s premium drinks companies and become an advocate of their product in the USA.

Glenmorangie is one of the most respected single malt whisky brands in the world. Headquartered in Scotland, the business has sustained international growth and is looking to add to its international brand team.

This role requires a well-seasoned Scotch Whisky professional, with detailed knowledge of the whisky creation process. As a regional ambassadorial role, candidates should possess exquisite communication skills, gravitas coupled with drive, determination and the ability to work under their own initiative.

Fully embracing brand ambassadorial duties, you will inspire, educate and enhance the Glenmorangie and Ardbeg brands in the USA. Encompassing all aspects of the full branding mix, you will reach out of trade, consumer and media audiences to increase brand awareness to this rapidly growing market.

Are you charismatic, passionate and a natural presenter? You’ll relish in the opportunity to talk with editors, journalists and industry influencers to expand Glenmorangie’s market share in the USA. You will host consumer events, such as tasting events, seminars and master classes.

These roles will be based in based in California and Chicago respectively. Both regional positions report into the Glenmorangie USA Brand Director, who is based in New York.

This is an exciting opportunity for a brand professional to relocate and work in the USA. The successful candidate will receive a generous salary, as well as a full relocation package.

For more information and to apply, please visit http://www.edenscott.com/glenmorangie

Eden Scott is the recruitment partner to Glenmorangie, recruiting professional and technical roles across Scotland, UK and Europe.

Macallan 1970 Speymalt / First Fill Sherry Butt

A stunning whisky distilled in 1970 at The Macallan distillery. Matured in a first fill sherry butt, bottled by Gordon MacPhail in 2013 as part of the Speymalt series.

The Speymalt from Macallan distillery range includes a series of exceptional single malts, each matured in the highest quality casks selected by Gordon & MacPhail.

£388.00 (£323.33 ex vat)

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GlenDronach 12 Year Old / 4.5 Litre Bottle

Not just your average bottle of GlenDronach 12 year old matured in a combination of the finest Pedro Ximenez and oloroso sherry casks..! It’s a gigantic, 4.5L bottle…

Please note – The vintage 94 pictured alongside is not included, it’s for display purposes only!

£242.50 (£202.08 ex vat)

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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof / 12 Year Old / 67.1%

A limited edition release of Elijah Craig 12 year old, bottled straight from the barrel (Barrel Proof). Made in the same traditional method as other Elijah Craig bottlings, but this small batch release has been bottled at a staggering 67.1% vol (134.2 proof)!

Barrel proof aka cask strength is a term used to describe the level of alcohol by volume (abv) strength that is used for storing whisky (whiskey) during cask maturation. By bottling this way it really gives you the opportunity to add your own water, ice or mixer to reduce the proof to your own liking.

£64.95 (£54.13 ex vat)

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BAIN’S CAPE MOUNTAIN WHISKY TAKES GOLD FOUR YEARS IN A ROW 

The proudly South African Bain’s Cape Mountain Whisky is turning heads internationally by adding yet another gold award to its already impressive list of accolades. It has just taken gold at the 2013 International Wine and Spirits Competition, the fourth consecutive year it has done so at this competition. The award also follows hot on the heels of the gold and best in class it received at the 2013 International Spirits Challenge in London, competing against whiskies from around the world. This, coupled with the title it currently holds as the World’s Best Grain Whisky bestowed on it at the 2013 World Whisky Awards, is pushing this single grain whisky’s reputation to new heights.

Bain’s Cape Mountain Whisky is made from only three natural ingredients – water, yeast and grain – and owes its exceptional smoothness and distinctive flavour profile to the carefully selected oak barrels, previously used for maturing bourbon in America, in which the whisky is matured. Bain’s Cape Mountain Whisky spends three years maturing in these barrels where after it is transferred to a different set of ex-bourbon barrels to extract the maximum flavour from the casks. Regular tastings by the master distiller and his team ensure that the maturation produces the quality and style desired.

The whisky is exceptionally smooth with toffee, floral and vanilla aromas softened by sweet, spicy undertones.

Bain’s Cape Mountain Whisky is distilled and matured at The James Sedgwick Distillery in Wellington in the Boland and is inspired by the natural beauty of the Bain’s Kloof Pass. The whisky is crafted from the finest South African grain and pays tribute to Andrew Geddes Bain, the pioneering road builder who built Bain’s Kloof Pass in 1853 to connect Wellington to the interior.

Bain’s Cape Mountain Whisky is available from leading liquor outlets and retails for about R220, with or without a gift tin.

THREE SHIPS IS LIQUID GOLD

Re-affirming that South African whiskies are acknowledged as some of the best in the world, the Three Ships whisky fleet is celebrating two gold medals received at the 2013 International Wine and Spirits Competition. The Three Ships Premium Select 5 Year Old took Gold Outstanding – the highest accolade bestowed on a whisky – while the limited-edition Three Ships 10 year old single malt received gold, only months after the Three Ships Premium Select was awarded gold and best in class at the 2013 International Spirits Challenge in London and the Three Ships 10 year old Three Ships single malt took gold at the 2013 San Francisco Spirits Competition

The two whiskies, produced at the James Sedgwick Distillery situated in the Boland town of Wellington, are crafted by Andy Watts, master distiller of more than 22 years.

The Three Ships Premium Select 5 Year Old is a blend of selected South African and Scotch whiskies, combining heavily peated malted barley and grain, and matured for five years in American oak. The whisky is robust, aromatic and unpretentious with a full peaty character on the palate leading to an extended warm finish.

The Three Ships 10 Year Old single malt is aged for the full ten years in American oak of different ages with older smaller wood contributing to the whisky’s smoothness and slight sweetness.  It is a well-rounded whisky with a hint of peat and estery notes that add a slightly sweet fragrance hinting of dried fruit and fudge.

The Three Ships 5 year old Premium Select is available from leading liquor outlets for about R115 whilst you will be lucky if you can get your hands on the Three Ships 10 year old as there are very few left of the 8000 bottles originally produced. It retails for about R260.

CANADIAN WHISKY: THE PORTABLE EXPERT ON SHORT LIST FOR TASTE CANADA BOOK AWARDS

From 64 nominees, Canadian Whisky: The Portable Expert has been included on the short list for the 2013 Taste Canada Food Writing Awards. Canadian Whisky has been nominated as in the category of culinary narratives. Winners will be announced at an award ceremony and gala reception on Monday, 4th November, at the Arcadian Court in Toronto.

Taste Canada is delighted to announce that the CBC has joined the 2013 awards as a media sponsor. Stefano Faita of CBC TV’s In The Kitchen will host the November 4th gala, and the CBC will cover the awards, on all of its platforms.

Canadian Whisky: The Portable Expert was written by Davin de Kergommeaux, and is published by McClelland & Stewart. The book takes readers on a pan-Canadian journey from British Columbia to Nova Scotia, through the first systematic presentation of Canadian whisky: how it’s made, who makes it, why it tastes the way it does, its history, and the rich, centuries-old folklore surrounding it. The jury commented that the book is “Fascinating to read;” and “Very well researched and presented.”

This nomination follows of the book’s third place win at the Gourmand Awards in Paris, France in March, and first place in San Francisco at the International Association of Culinary Professionals book awards in April.

Other Taste Canada nominees on the Culinary Narrative short list include French Kids Eat Everything (And Yours Can Too) by Karen Le Billon, published by HarperCollins, and Menu Confidential: Conquer the Calories, Sodium and Fat Hiding in the Foods You Love by Megan Ogilvie, also published by HarperCollins Publishers.

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August Outturn Offerings 

Cask No. 37.51                                              $130 

The saloon of a classic yacht

Speyside, Spey

Gorgeous colour and an immediate impact of sherry-related aromas: dried fruits, figs macerated in dark rum, strong black tea, crème caramel, polished oak and waxed leather – the image of a classic yacht sprang to mind. The taste is bitter-sweet, with burnt salt taffy and ginger cake, but also herbal and spicy notes (tarragon and mouth snuff) and chilli chocolate in the long finish. Immediate sulphur notes with water, but these soon give way to crème brulée, fruit cake, dried figs and old furniture. Still bitter-sweet to taste (burnt raisins, caramel); at once cooling and warming, with a hint of blackcurrant in the finish. The distillery was built by a very large man named John Smith.

Drinking tip: A reward for the crew who won the race

Colour: Deep mahogany, with rosewood lights               Date distilled: March 1993

Cask: First-fill Sherry butt                                         Alcohol: 60.0%

Age: 18 years                                                          USA allocation: 120 bottles

Cask No. 4.164                                    $100

Muddy Tractor 

Highland, Island

Rich Madagascan vanilla with lemon barley to start on the nose. On the first sip of spirit, the panel’s composure was tested. There was an immediate welling up of eyes. The sensation was akin to sucking on full strength peppermint sweets. An old mud covered tractor remembered one of the panellists. An unexpected combination of flavours mingled favourably- lapsang souchong tea and chilli chocolate. With water the Panel got recently extinguished camp fires and a heather covered field on a hot summer’s day interspersed with wild garlic. The mouth had us chewing on smoked bacon to start, then were sucking on dusty boiled lemon sweets for our dessert.

Time to drink: Camping trip in late September

Colour: Honey over porridge                             Date distilled: June 2000

Cask: First-fill barrel                             Alcohol: 62.0%

Age: 11 years                                       USA allocation: 78 bottles

Cask No. 27.103                                  $110

Fishing boats in Campbeltown harbour 

Campbeltown 

Terrific layering on the nose – peat-smoke, coal and bandages – seaweed, shellfish and smoked haddock – melon, coconut and burnt orange – toffee, caramel and Cornish cream teas – a complex entanglement of pleasing aromas. With water we got apple, banana, peppered fish soup and bonfires – one or two panellists got paint. The palate was big and tongue-roasting – honey, toffee and marshmallow sweetness arm-wrestling with smoke, ash and salty pork crackling. In reduction we tasted more delicate smoke and buttery mackerel (fishing boats in Campbeltown harbour?) – all balanced by sweeter flavours of crystallised orange – from peaty to sweetie. From the oldest surviving Campbeltown distillery.

Drinking tip: For watching the world go by – especially by the harbour

Colour: Honey gold                                Date distilled: March 2000

Cask: Refill barrel                                 Alcohol: 52.5%

Age: 12 years                                       USA allocation: 90 bottles 

Cask No. G3.3                                               $180

Curious but good 

Grain 

The shimmering, shape-shifting nose started with wood glue, then cricket bats, cigar boxes and polished furniture, before soaring into crème caramel, buttered brioche, vanilla and cafe crème – eventually we found tea-smoked duck. To taste, we got Lapsang Souchong and Turkish coffee, banana toffee and ‘licking butterscotch off a polished table’. The reduced nose seemed slightly odd, with initial raisin, Riesling and truffle oil resolving into honey, toffee and crunchy nut cornflake sweetness. The palate became sweet and spicy, ‘curious but good’ – hickory-smoked almonds, toasted hazelnuts, sandalwood, five-spice powder and apple skins in the finish. The Haymarket-based distillery closed in 1993.

Drinking tip: A dram to offer when something different is needed – needs an open mind

Colour: Old rolled gold                                     Date distilled: April 1986

Cask: Refill barrel                                           Alcohol: 56.0%

Age: 26 years                                                 USA allocation: 48 bottles

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As part of The Famous Grouse brand birthday celebrations on 10th & 11th August, The Famous Grouse Experience in Crieff is offering fans a sneak peak of their new sampling room – and a free blending session with Master Blender Gordon Motion.

For one weekend only, visitors will have the chance to meet Gordon and learn about his job producing the nation’s favourite whisky. The exclusive tasting sessions will include a sensory nosing and tasting and a blending demo. In addition, one lucky fan will be asked to volunteer to be Gordon’s assistant and help create the bespoke blend.

There will be three 30-minute bespoke blending sessions at: 11am, 1pm and 3pm on Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th August 2013 with Gordon Motion, Master Blender and Lucy Whitehall, Global Brand Ambassador. Only 20 places are available at each session. The bespoke blending sessions will be free. Signed sample bottles of the bespoke blend will be available to buy at the end of each session, priced £30 (this also includes a tour of the distillery).

The Famous Grouse Experience

1.          Glenturret Distillery, The Hosh, Crieff, Perthshire PH7 4HA 01764 656565; www.thefamousgrouse.com/lda/visit-us/visitor-centre

ROYAL SALUTE CELEBRATES THE LAUNCH OF ITS NEW WORLD POLO CAMPAIGN FEATURING WORLD NO. 1 PLAYER FACUNDO PIERES

Royal Salute, the world’s leading luxury Scotch whisky, is proud to announce the launch of its new advertising campaign featuring world No.1 player, Facundo Pieres.

Facundo Pieres, the talented son of the legendary Gonzalo Pieres who is known as the ‘Godfather of Polo’, hails fromArgentinaand has a strong commitment and devotion to this unique game. Pieres possesses an unequalled vision as well as passion for the prestigious sport, which makes him the perfect ambassador for Royal Salute.

Neil Macdonald, Global Brand Director of Royal Salute said: “The new advertising campaign featuring world No.1 player Facundo Pieres marks an important step for Royal Salute. As a luxury Scotch that starts where others end, Royal Salute prides itself on always striving to push boundaries to carve out credible and authentic collaborations. The language of polo is synonymous with the values of Royal Salute; this new advertising perfectly represents the natural affinity between the two.”

“The Pieres family is legendary in the sport of polo and it is an honour to work with a talent such as Facundo. Throughout Facundo’s professional career, he has always exerted a passion, dedication and a vision for this prestigious game. We look forward to strengthening the Royal Salute World Polo Programme with his support and playing a part in making his vision of growing world-class polo around the world a reality.” continued Macdonald.

Facundo Pieres, Royal Salute World Polo Ambassador, commented: “Royal Salute has shown their full support and commitment to polo over the past few years. It is a brand that is steeped in values similar to the game of polo – I am delighted to represent the Royal Salute World Polo programme globally and to be part of this fantastic journey.”

The Royal Salute World Polo Campaign was shot by critically acclaimed and renowned photographer Chris Jackson who has worked on many royal polo events. The new advertising campaign launches this month globally.

Notes

Polo is a game of honour and respect, two values at the heart of Royal Salute. The greatest players are masters of their craft whose sublime horsemanship and respect for their mount allows them to play the noble sport according to the purity of its code.

Royal Salute truly believes and takes pride in the values of integrity and honour; the whisky is laid down to mature for at least 21 years, the unique bottle is meticulously handcrafted from the finest hand-selected porcelain, ensuring that the utmost attention to detail is paid to every element during its creation.

About Royal Salute

Royal Salute is the world’s leading luxury Scotch whisky, and begins where others end as only whiskies matured for at least 21 years are ever selected for Royal Salute blends. In 2012, Royal Salute became the first ever brand to be officially associated with the Royal Gun Salutes at the Tower of London, as part of a long term partnership with the independent charity Historic Royal Palaces.

Royal Salute is a leading international supporter of polo, ‘the king of sports and the sport of kings’. Royal Salute World Polo is truly international with a presence in every major region globally:

• Argentina Campeonado Abierto de Polo,Palermo,Buenos Aires
• AustraliaSydney Gold Cup, Sydney andPortsea Polo,Victoria
• BrazilSentebale Royal Salute Polo Cup,São Pauloand Copa Ouro São José Polo, São Paulo
• ChinaRoyal SaluteChinaOpen,Beijing
• IndiaRoyal Salute Maharaja ofJodhpurGolden Jubilee Cup, Jodphur
• ItalyPolo Gold Cup, Cortina d’ Ampezzo
• South KoreaRoyal Salute Polo Cup, Jeju
• SpainSnow Polo, Baqueira, Lérida and Sotogrande, Cádiz
• UAE Royal Salute Nations Cup,Dubai
• USAFoundation Polo Challenge,Santa Barbaraand Royal Salute Jubilee Cup,Greenwich,New York
• UK The Sentebale Polo Cup, Coworth Park,  Kent & Curwen Polo Club, London And Beaufort Polo Cup, Tetbury

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, 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.

About Facundo Pieres

Facundo was born into a family of polo players and is the second son of polo legend Gonzalo Pieres (Sr)  and Cecilia Rodríguez Piola. He plays with his two brothers Gonzalo Pieres and Nicolas Pieres, who are also professional polo players in the Ellerstina team. He also has two sisters, Tatiana and Cecilia Pieres.

Grown up surrounded by the best horses and with a professional vision of polo, at 19 he became the youngest polo player to reach 10-goals, in 2005 This allowed him to be recognised as the polo player with greatest projection and the most visible face for his generation.

His career started in 1997, when he won the Copa Potrillos with the Ellerstina Jr. team, which was a subsidiary team for the Ellerstina Club founded by his father and Australian media tycoon, Kerry Packer. Since then, he has played inArgentina, theUnited Kingdomand theUnited States. He has won the Hurlingham Open, Tortugas Open and Jockey Club Open (all inArgentina) amongst other international tournaments.

Facundo started playing in the Campeonato Argentino Abierto de Polo (Argentine Open) in 2003 being at the finals in 4 occassions, and winning it in 2008, 2010 and 2012. This year, Ellerstina has also won the Tortugas Country Club Open for the 10th time, 7 of them consecutives.

About Chris Jackson

Chris Jackson is Getty Images Royal and Assignments Photographer.

From private shoots with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to Royal tours and covering some of the world’s biggest news stories Chris has photographed a diverse range of subjects and events during the last decade with Getty Images. Over the years assignments have taken him from the Earthquake Zones of Pakistan to the Galapagos Islands, Australia, Los Angeles, Sierra Leone, Nigeria, Japan, Dubai, the Arctic Circle, Belize, Brazil and many more.

His images are published regularly on the front pages of newspapers around the world and regularly feature in Newsweek, The Washington Post, The Telegraph, Tatler, Hello! the Times and the Telegraph to name but a few. Chris is 2005 News Photographer of the year and has received a number of special awards for his Royal Photos including Royal Photographer of the Year 2010.

Chris is media trained and has appeared as a Royal spokesperson on BBC Breakfast, RTL, CNN, Sky News, the Today Show, BBC London, CBS Early Show, ITV 1, BBC News 24, FOX News, Channel 7 Sunrise and Channel News Asia. He is regular commentator on the Royals in the press.

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Kilchoman win Gold, Silver and Bronze at the 2013 International Wine and Spirits Competition

Each of Kilchoman’s general releases were awarded medals at this year’s prestigious IWSC adding to the International Whisky Competition Whisky of the Year and Master Distiller of the Year awards won by the team.  Loch Gorm took a gold while Machir Bay 2013 won silver and 100% Islay 2nd Edition bronze.

Anthony Wills Kilchoman Managing Director “It’s always hugely satisfying when the efforts of everyone at the distillery are recognised in this way, for all of our entries to receive awards is particularly pleasing”

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