We here at TWL HQ recognise that you are being battered and bruised by the efforts of everyone to prise your hard-earned wedge out of your pockets. We are different in that we believe we offer you outstanding value for money, fantastic events and products and we do what we say we will. To prove our difference we have compiled an easy to navigate hit-list of drams and events for you and any of your lucky loved ones. Plus there is a fantastic competition for you all to look forward to at the end of the email!

12. BURNS-A-THON Our first outings of the year are selling fast. 

Our first events in Newcastle, Manchester and York have already sold out and we have had to add new dates as a result. We have also added Edinburgh and Leeds in to give even more people the chance to get involved! Just click HERE to check out dates and book.

11. SALTY SEA-DOG

What’s not to like about ‘the dog’? If you or your loved one is into peat, then nothing. A 10 year single Islay malt whisky in a perfectly formed 20cl bottle – perhaps the perfect stocking filler… Bottled at 43%, you can bag one of these for just £25 including postage in the UK. Click on the pic or HERE for more info and buying options.

10. LONDON WHISKY WEEKENDER

As good a reason to go to London as any! Our third Whisky Weekender takes place at Oval Space as always and is promising to be bigger and better than ever. More whisky, more music, more food, more, more! Early-bird tickets are still available and we can produce PDF vouchers for you to slip into the Xmas card! Click HERE for more.

9. DRAM 101 Looking for something personalised? 

Then look no further!

Our Dram 101 is a smooth, delicate and complex 12 year old Speyside Blended Malt that is perfect for any occasion. There is even space for your loved one’s name on the label – just put their name in the notes when you are checking out. Just £20 including UK delivery. Click HERE or on the banner

8. TWL GIFT VOUCHERS Not sure what to buy or what fabulous event to send him or her to? Our gift vouchers are the perfect solution. Just decide how much you want to spend, select the appropriate denomination/s fill in the name of recipients in the notes section of the checkout. We’ll do the rest! Click HERE or on the voucher.

7. WHISKY SCHOOLS All over the UK. Our Whisky Schools are now well-established as THE course for those looking to further their whisky education in a day. Taking place in lovely venue and including a tasty lunch, these are well worth looking into. Click HERE or on the banner.

6. TWL MEMBERSHIP We unbelievably have a handful of £75 memberships still in the warehouse. These things of beauty – just ask a new member – are a sight to behold, with three 2cl cask samples, a membership card and welcome booklet with tasting and festival vouchers. Click HERE or on the banner for more details or to buy.

5. WHISKY & GLASSES

All four of our latest (and some say greatest) bottlings are available in an appropriately lavish gift box. Helpfully these boxes also contains two official Glencairn Whisky Tasting Glasses to ensure they are being tasted at their best. Click HERE or on the image for more.

4. TASTING PACKS

These little bundles of joy and delicious-ness are more popular than ever and are an ideal little gift. We have a ‘Guide to Whisky’ pack for those just starting their journey, a ‘World Whiskies’ pack for those wanting to sample whiskies from a global perspective and a Feis Ile 2015 pack – the ultimate for the peat-freak in your life. They contain the whiskies and a set of notes with everything you need to conduct your own tasting for one. Click HERE.

3. GUIDE TO WHISKY CLASSES

These evening tastings are designed for those who are whisky-curious but would like to learn more. Perfect for that friend or relative you have been trying to convert for years! We will have them singing from the whisky hymn-sheet in no time! Click HERE for more.

2. KAVALAN VERTICAL

All over the UK. Our first ‘themed’ tasting series of the year is a close-up examination of this Taiwanese distillery that has taken the whisky world by storm. We will be focussing on six whiskies, including two from the premium ‘Solist’ range. Click HERE.

1. SMALL BATCH BOTTLINGS Did I mention how proud we are of our latest pair of SB bottlings?  If not allow me to now! A 1992 Longmorn at 56.2% and a 1997 Caol Ila at natural strength of 40% (ask me next time I see you). These have been extensively tested (ahem) at home… I mean the office and are worthy of our name. Click HERE.

COMPETITION TIME!

Phew, after all you’d be forgiven for reaching for a bottle, or the delete button – but DON’T! Well maybe just the bottle. No tricky questions or images this time, but fabulous prizes up for grabs for those quick on the mouse/touch-screen. Everyone that purchases anything using the links in this email will automatically be entered into a prize draw. Anyone that shares and likes this email through Facebook will also be entered. The prizes are:

Half-week at Backstage Islay 2016 (details TBC) A year’s TWL Membership Ticket to a Whisky School of your choice Pair of TWL Festival Tickets Longmorn 1992 and Gift Box Caol Ila 1997 and Gift Box

If you are sharing and liking, please send us a screenshot of you doing it along with your name and address to info@thewhiskylounge.com. That’s all for now, but keep it real and don’t let the b*******s get you down!

Sláinte, Eddie, Amanda and Joe The Whisky Lounge Team.