CASC Tasting Aberdeen Monday July 7th, 2014 – Scotch Whisky News
June 21st, 2014
CASC Tasting Aberdeen Monday July 7th, 2014
Archive for June, 2014
The Whisky Lounge “The Single Malts of Scotland – UK Series” – Scotch Whisky News
June 21st, 2014
I know, I know, you just got an note from us last week, but you can never get enough of a good thing! Besides this latest series definitely demands and deserves your attention…
We love all kinds of whisky here at TWL HQ. Be it from Scotland, Ireland, India, Japan, England, Taiwan, and so on.
However, from time to time, we yearn for the fatherland of whisky!
What we are looking at in this series are some incredible quality single-cask, single malts from the fabulous ‘Single Malts of Scotland’ label from Speciality Drinks.
These are brand new bottlings, never before seen, and you will be among the first to taste them. Added to this a new venue in Brighton and our ‘tasting at home‘ pack, there’s plenty to get excited about!
Just look at what you will be tasting…
Clynelish 1995, 18yo, 57.5% £75
Glen Grant 1992, 22yo, 57.5% £75
Glenrothes 1990, 23yo, 49.4% £90
Longmorn 1992, 21yo, 49.7% £80
Tobermory 1994, 19yo, 55.8% £70
plus a mystery dram…
That’s some serious bang for your buck, but you best be quick as some venues are nearly full already!
DATES & VENUES
LONDON Wednesday 2nd July The Red Lion, Crown Passage, 7pm
LEEDS Wednesday 9th July The Cross Keys, Water Lane, 7pm
LIVERPOOL Wednesday 9th July Jenny’s Bar, Fenwick St., 7pm
NEWCASTLE Friday 11th July Blackfriars, Friar St., 7pm
MANCHESTER Friday 11th July Britons Protection, Gt. B’Water St., 7pm
YORK Saturday 12th July Brigantes, Micklegate, 7pm
SHEFFIELD Tuesday 15th July Sheffield Tap, Platform 1B, S’field Station
BRIGHTON Thursday 17th July Lord Nelson, Trafalgar Lane, 7pm
BRAND NEW FOR 2014 – TASTING AT HOME PACK!
If you’re not able to make it to one of the above dates, new for this tasting – and going forward – we are offering a limited number of mail-order tasting sets. Within this you will find a sample of each whisky, a tasting mat and printed info on the whiskies. Click here for more detail…
Just as an aside, the write-up of our tall ship tastings during the Feis Ile (Islay Festival) is now up if you’re up for a read. It can be found here. We will be going back next year and will be releasing details soon, so keep an eye out…
Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter – @thewhiskylounge – and like and share our Facebook page to keep bang up to date with the latest news about our events and more.
We look forward to seeing you over a dram or two soon.
Sláinte!
Eddie & Team Whisky Lounge
Comments Off on The Whisky Lounge “The Single Malts of Scotland – UK Series” – Scotch Whisky News
Save the Date for the Nth 2015 – The Ultimate Whisky Experience – Whisky News
June 21st, 2014
Comments Off on Save the Date for the Nth 2015 – The Ultimate Whisky Experience – Whisky News
GLENDRONACH LAUNCHES LATEST BATCH OF GRANDEUR 24 YEAR-OLD – Scotch Whisky News
June 20th, 2014
GLENDRONACH LAUNCHES LATEST BATCH OF GRANDEUR 24 YEAR-OLD
THE Russian writer Leo Tolstoy said that “spring is the time of new plans and projects”…and the season sees the latest project by GlenDronach coming to fruition with the launch today (11 June) of its newest batch of the Grandeur 24 year-old single malt.
Designed for the serious connoisseur, the Grandeur 24 Years Old is yet another example of the sweet, gutsy, full-bodied style for which award-winning GlenDronach is renowned.
Matured for almost a quarter of a century in the finest sherry casks to create the luscious and luxurious Grandeur 24 Years Old, it’s a classic, traditionally-crafted Highland single malt.
At 48.9% vol and beautifully gift-boxed, this remarkable whisky has been specially selected by Master Distiller Billy Walker from some of the oldest and most unique Oloroso sherry casks at the Forgue distillery.
This bottling, batch number 5 of the Grandeur releases, is limited to 600 bottles. Individually numbered by hand, each bottle is a one-off and truly unique, making it a very special single malt.
Billy Walker’s evocative tasting notes paint a vivid picture of this outstanding expression.
Appearance: Glistening burnt amber holds a rich crimson heart.
Nose: A magnificent combination of honey-drenched dates and succulent raisins which gently ebb and flow with waves of delicate orange blossom, mint and cracked black pepper. Hints of glazed cherries and toasted almonds perfectly complement the seductive nose – a nose to be appreciated slowly and often.
Palate: A fabulously full-bodied, vibrant palate captures a multitude of classic sherry cask characteristics. The delicate sweetness of rum-soaked golden sultanas refines rich espresso, dark chocolate and treacle toffee. Zesty orange oil softens to a deep clove spice and prolongs the ever-changing palate. A sublime example of understanding the relationship between cask and single malt perfectly.
Conclusions: The Grandeur 24 Years Old encapsulates the perfect harmony of exquisite sherry oak casks, masterful maturation and traditional crafted Highland single malt. A dram to be savoured in order to reveal the depth of dramatic flavours held in the glass. A truly memorable and captivating GlenDronach expression.
Sales Director Alistair Walker commented: “Spring is the time to lift your spirits after a long winter and this latest batch of Grandeur does just that. This really is GlenDronach in all its sherry maturation grandeur – it’s a superb dram that brilliantly sums up everything we do well.”
Comments Off on GLENDRONACH LAUNCHES LATEST BATCH OF GRANDEUR 24 YEAR-OLD – Scotch Whisky News
Three New Ben Nevis Single Casks At Loch Fyne Whiskies – Scotch Whisky News
June 20th, 2014
Some incredible Ben Nevis single cask whiskies are now available to order at Loch Fyne Whiskies.
Ben Nevis 1990 21 year old Single Cask
A very rare single cask from Ben Nevis which was distilled in November 1990 and bottled in september 2012.
This Ruby Port Finish has been drawn from Cask number 3104.
One of 825 bottles – housed in a glorious presentation box
The Nose: Light, fragrant and just a hint of some sweet candy.
The Palate: Wow, hold the bus. Incredible mouth feel. Hints of soft fruits and a tropical twist.
The Finish: Sublime and rich, it goes on and on…
Ben Nevis 1998 15 year old Single Cask.
Another incredibly rare Ben Nevis single cask distillery bottling. Matured in a first fill sherry butt(cask reference 586)
This Ben Nevis wins the award for the richest deep red looking whisky we have seen this year.
Only 595 of these bottles were produced so you will have to be quick if you want to secure one of these.
Nose: A hint of cherries and a suspicion of some light floral notes.
Palate: A taste of dates and dried fruits quickly welcome themselves to the palate. This is more complex though with subtle hints of brown sugar and apricots.
Finish: Warming, with some hints of raisons and even some notes of chocolate orange. Delightful!
Ben Nevis 2002 10 year old Single Cask
Another brand new Ben Nevis which we can’t help but get excited about. Another glorious rich colour takes your breath away.
A single cask 10 year old bottled at a natural cask strength of 56.4% volume. Distilled in December 2002 and bottled November 2013. One of only 710 bottles ever produced. Matured in a Port pipe which previously held white Port – an incredibly rare way to mature whisky!
Nose: A delicate array of spices and rich fruits
Palate: Another very impressive mouth feel and incredibly rich. One of the biggest impacts of the year. Delicious!
Finish: More rich notes with further hints of vanilla and mild spices.
Comments Off on Three New Ben Nevis Single Casks At Loch Fyne Whiskies – Scotch Whisky News
Whisky Auctioneer June 2014 Auction – Scotch Whisky News
June 20th, 2014
June auction goes live today, 20th June 2014, at 13.00!
Macallan 1948 Select Reserve
Firstly we have many legendary Macallans to showcase this month, including a magnificent bottle of Macallan distilled in 1948 and matured for over half a century until bottling on 26th November 1999. Macallan decided to fill each bottle on a different day of the year; of the 366 bottles released, not one bottle carries the same bottling date as any other. Other notable legendary Macallans include the 1957 25 Year Old and numerous 30 year old and 25 year olds!
It’s never all about Macallan, and to match their age there are a number of very well aged Islay malts for your interest. Ardbeg 30 Year Old, Lagavulin 25 Year Old and Laphroaig 30 Year Old.
It’s all about age this month and we are also lucky to be auctioning a number of incredible old whiskies from Mortlach; a 1936 45 Year Old and Glenlivet; 1940 46 Year Old
Lastly, we have some more recent bottlings including the Octomore 1965 Discovery limited to only 1,965 bottles, Ardbeg Kildalton 2014 and a rare 1987 Single Cask Glenfiddich 125th Anniversary.
There is no registration fee, our commission structure is very competitive and we offer worldwide shipping. For our terms and conditions please click here.
With over 10 years of experience in the whisky industry, Whisky Auctioneer specialises in auctioning whisky whether it be fine, old, rare, collectable or affordable. Formed in 2013 and based in Perth, central Scotland, we aim to be the most comprehensive website for the buying and selling of whisky online.
http://www.whiskyauctioneer.com/
Happy Bidding!
Sullivans Cove “Dark Mofo Winter Feast Special Issue” – Australian Whisky News
June 20th, 2014
The dark of winter in a bottle
Getting right into the Dark Mofo spirit, we’ve crafted a very special run of only 49 bottles to celebrate winter in Paradise. During our big move a few weeks ago we came across barrels that we haven’t had access to for many years. Naturally we sampled…and then came up with the genius idea of creating a malt that best represents winter here in Paradise. Join us at the Tasmanian Whisky Lounge at Dark Mofo Winterfeast this Thursday until Saturday to secure your bit of winter.
A limited amount of Pre-orders are open now – CLICK HERE to secure your bottle for collection at the Winterfeast. $300 a bottle and 45.6% ABV
Comments Off on Sullivans Cove “Dark Mofo Winter Feast Special Issue” – Australian Whisky News
Ralfy Publishes Whisky Review #465 – Scotch Whisky Liqueur News
June 20th, 2014
www.ralfy.com gets sweetified with Whisky Review 465 – Advice on Scotch Whisky Liqueurs
DIAGEO OPENS £1.5MILLION STATE-OF-THE-ART NEW HOME FOR THE WORLD’S LARGEST ALCOHOL BRAND ARCHIVE – Scotch Whisky News
June 19th, 2014
DIAGEO OPENS £1.5MILLION STATE-OF-THE-ART NEW HOME FOR THE WORLD’S LARGEST ALCOHOL BRAND ARCHIVE
Stunning new facility in Scotland features the finest liquid library in the world
MENSTRIE, SCOTLAND, 11 June 2014. Diageo, the world’s leading premium drinks company, opened the doors to a stunning new £1.5million home for the largest alcohol brand archive in the world.
The Diageo Archive’s fitting location, in Scotland, has been expanded with striking new facilities to store over half a million items of drinks heritage from world famous brands such as JOHNNIE WALKER®, TANQUERAY™, BAILEYS® and SMIRNOFF®. The collection is curated by a team of professional archivists dedicated to discovering and leveraging the stories behind these iconic brands.
Christine McCafferty, Archive Manager, said, “The Diageo Archive is the largest source of drinks brand information in the world. From vintage advertisements, to film and industry accolades, we have items dating back over four centuries, from 150 countries supporting 1,500 brands and nearly 200 production sites.
“It’s a living resource, changing daily as our teams create new advertising, new bottle designs and new innovation.”
The Diageo Archive, located in the village of Menstrie, near Alloa in Scotland, is widely regarded as instrumental in developing the stories behind Diageo’s leading brands, as David Gates, Diageo’s global head of premium core spirits, explains:
“In a world where people are making purchase decisions based on brand authenticity we have access to an unparalleled wealth of heritage that underpins our brands as category leaders.”
“We feel we are literally standing on the shoulders of giants – safeguarding the legacy left by the great individuals who forged new paths for our brands. The Diageo Archive is a significant resource in ensuring we continue to build upon their pioneering journeys.”
“It is as fundamental to the business today, as it was when first built and continues to establish credentials, support global initiatives and set cornerstones for iconic brands such as JOHN WALKER & SONS ODYSSEY™ and JOHNNIE WALKER® BLUE LABEL™.”
Comments Off on DIAGEO OPENS £1.5MILLION STATE-OF-THE-ART NEW HOME FOR THE WORLD’S LARGEST ALCOHOL BRAND ARCHIVE – Scotch Whisky News
Loch Fyne Whiskies Reviews Bowmore 12yo – Scotch Whisky News
June 19th, 2014
Bowmore 12 Year Old – Tasting Review
If you’re looking for an entry level single malt, that will introduce you to the delights of Islay whisky; look no further than the Bowmore 12 Year Old. Islay whisky is predominantly characterised by the smoky peat that grows rich across the island. Add to that the crashing salty waves that batter against the rocky coast and you can begin to imagine the tastes and aromas that you should expect to encounter.
The distillery itself describes its 12 year old single malt as the “raw essence of Bowmore”, perfectly capturing the nature of Islay and the generations of tradition forged within the distillery and by its whisky making process. It has also gathered much acclaim throughout the whisky community, highly regarded and much respected whisky writer Michael Jackson said that it was “remarkably long and complex”.
For me, Bowmore 12 Year Old is about simplicity. This is the marriage of the land to the distillery, the smoky peat and salty air of Islay and the trademark fruitiness that the distillery has become known for. There are no secrets here; this is just good old humble whisky distilling and maturation. Aged for 12 years within American ex-bourbon casks and presented in a simple yet bold bottle.
As I pour myself a dram, the warm amber appearance of this malt starts to spark and alight the senses.
On the nose, true to its origin, those smoky, peaty Islay aromas fill the glass. This breathes and allows room for a sweetness, vanilla, honey and toffee come to mind.
On the palate, again the smoke and vanilla come together. A fruitier, citrus taste follows, breathing new life and sensation into this whisky. The overall texture is smooth and easy, the flavour well balanced and highly enjoyable.
As for the finish, I am reminded Jackson’s description “remarkably long and complex”. The finish is indeed long, but for me, the Islay characteristics of smoky peat and salty sea breeze leave me with a sense of warmth and comfort.
This is in my opinion what Islay whisky is all about; connecting the dram with the land. Each individual character should evoke the senses in a way that paints a vivid picture of that whisky’s journey and story; and that’s what Bowmore have achieved with their 12 year old.
