Macallan 19 Year Old 1995 Cask Collection

Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

$224.12

An Evening with IAN BUXTON 

Thursday 28 April at Laich Moray Hotel, 7.30

It’s not about a winning dram, it’s about taste and packaging, sharing drams and chatting on the merits of packaging – does it influence your purchases? Ian will take us through various whisky packaging types, compare and evaluate the packaging world, sharing 5 drams as we go!

SWEET DRAMS ARE MADE OF THIS

A former Marketing Director of one of Scotland’s best-loved single malts, Ian began work in the Scotch whisky industry in 1987. He was elected a Keeper of the Quaich in 1991 and is also a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Distillers.  He is a member of the international tasting panel for Whisky Magazine’s ‘World Whisky Awards’ annual awards and Conference Director of the World Whiskies Conference, which he created. An author of many books – Ian will keep you amused and entertained this evening.

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Ailsa Bay

A new single malt, crafted in a state of the art distillery, by the visionary Peter Gordon, Brian Kinsman, John Ross and Conn Lynch. Born in the Girvan distillery with the aim of creating a new destination on the tasting map. Ailsa Bay combines smoke and sweetness in a way never seen before. Tasting Notes  Zingy, peaty kick layered with beautiful sweetness. A meaty character too – crispy rasher with a hint of maple syrup

£55 Click to buy

Please support our campaign for greater age transparency in Scotch whisky.

Since launching Compass Box we have always tried to be as open with our customers as possible. However, late last year we were informed that the way we’ve been communicating the age of the components in our whiskies is illegal. By offering complete transparency around the age of every whisky we use, we have been breaking UK and EU Regulations governing the marketing and promotion of spirits.

It turns out that Scotch whisky is one of the few products where it is prohibited by law to be fully open and honest with consumers. We believe that Scotch whisky producers should have the freedom to offer their customers complete, unbiased and clear information on the age of every component used in their whiskies. That those customers have the right to know exactly what it is they’re drinking.

For these reasons, we’re launching a campaign today to change the current regulations – and we’re asking for your support. Please visit our website, read our proposed amends and – if you agree with our thinking – sign our Statement of Beliefs. Your support will help lobby UK and EU authorities to change the current regulations for the better.

With thanks,

Whiskymaker John Glaser

Victoria Caledonian Distillery Announce a Home and a Larger Family

Macaloney Brewers & Distillers Ltd. is proud to announce it has leased a facility for its Victoria Caledonian Distillery and Brewery, a multi‐faceted establishment that will produce beer and whisky onsite as well as offer tutored single malt whisky and craft beer tastings, hands‐on brewery and distillery tours, a brewing and distilling school, and custom whisky casks. Located at 761 Enterprise Crescent in Saanich, Greater Victoria, BC, the 17,320 sq ft facility is presently being fitted out for opening in Spring of 2016.

Macaloney Brewers & Distillers Ltd. also announced the recruitment of Production Manager‐Brewmaster, Mr. Dean McLeod BSc., and whisky Brand Ambassador‐Sales Manager, Mr. Andrew Campbell Walls WSET. McLeod, an ex‐pat Aussie was Production Manager at Lighthouse Brewery, one of 10 breweries he has worked in. He has a degree in brewing science and is an international beer judge.

Walls, an expat Scot hails most recently from Edmonton where he was Bar Manager with TheBothy whisky bar and before that a whisky specialty liquor store Manager with Liquor Depot. He is co‐founder and life‐time Brand Ambassador for the Alberta Scotch Society.

McLeod and Walls join Master Distiller Mike Nicolson (previously with 18 Diageo Scotch distilleries) and Scottish whisky maturation guru, Dr. Jim Swan (behind the 2015 World Whisky Awards ‘Best Single Malt’, Kavalan, Glenmorangie’s finishing program, and Amrut).

More than a simple brewery and distillery, the Victoria Caledonian Distillery & Brewery will offer enthusiasts the opportunity to design their own 30L casks of whisky from a variety of 5 new make spirits and 10 oak‐wood choices. Multi‐cask purchasers will be able to attend ‘The Caley Academy’, a 5‐day, hands‐on brewing and distilling school.

In response to popular demand, Macaloney Brewers & Distillers has reopened the opportunity to join the Founder‐Owner group and be part of the Distillery Owner Program. Founder‐Owners will be part of the distillery’s evolution at every stage. Special privileges include private guided tours for you and your family and friends; special events for Founder‐Owners including annual maturation parties, annual celebrity tastings and a space at the 5 day brewing and distilling Caley Academy.

Macaloney Brewers & Distillers Ltd, is a destination boutique distillery & craft brewery owned by Canadians for Canadians. The Founder‐Owner group includes 200+ passionate craft beer and whisky enthusiasts. When open in Spring 2016, it will offer professionally guided tours, tutored tastings, a gift store for whisky, beer and related gifts, and a capability to host corporate, family or community events.

Custom Designed 30L Cask Offer:  The Victoria Caledonian Distillery is offering a unique 30L cask whereby you can custom design your own whisky from a range of 5 new-make spirits distilled by our ex-Diageo Master Distiller Mike Nicolson and 10 oak-wood maturation options carefully selected from Spain, Portugal and Kentucky by our Scottish whisky maturation expert, Dr. Jim Swan. Please see ‘Custom Designed Casks and Ownership’ appended or e-mail Andrew Campbell Walls if you wish to order some casks or find out more, please visit: www.VictoriaCaledonian.com/casks.html  and  www.Macaloneydistillers.com/become-a-founder-owner/

For more details on investor opportunities or other information:

Sales: Andrew Campbell Walls, Ph: 780 245 6930, Email: Andrew@MacaloneyDistillers.com

Corporate: Graeme Macaloney, Ph: 250 634 2276, Email: Graeme@MacaloneyDistillers.com

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WORLD WHISKY
BARREL TOP TASTING

THE WHISKY EXCHANGE SHOP COVENT GARDEN

To start our series of regular end-of-the-month tastings here at The Whisky Exchange Shop @ Covent Garden, we’ve gathered a selection of the finest world whiskies: eight great producers from France, the Netherlands, Sweden, India, Taiwan, Japan and New Zealand.

Join us in our whisky room for a chance to try great whiskies from Armorik, Zuidam, Mackmyra, Amrut, Kavalan, White Oak, Togouchi and The New Zealand Whisky Company. Tickets cost £20 and include a £5 voucher to spend on the night on any of the whiskies available to taste.

With a wide range of styles, from heavily peated to delicate blends, this is an excellent opportunity to taste some of the finest world whiskies being produced today. The tasting will take place on Thursday 25 February from 6-8pm. £20 per ticket – includes £5 voucher

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Glenmorangie Milsean – Private Edition 7

Described as “The most exuberant private edition whisky yet”. This highly limited Glenmorangie Milsean has been crafted to replicate sweetshop flavours that are not usually apparent in single malt whisky. Red wine casks have been used in the final stages of maturation, which has helped make some of those sweet candy flavours possible.

Official Tasting Notes:

A thick buttery, oily texture with a hint of tingling spices and suggestion of chilli giving way to a sweet, luscious candy-like flavour followed by a mix of tart plummy fruit, candied orange peel, cherries, angelica and then more fruits such as peaches, nectarines, plums and melons.

£76 Click to buy

Don’t forget your £20 entry ticket can be used as £20 credit against any Whisky purchase on the night, which effectively makes this tasting evening FREE**

Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival 2016. 28th April – 2nd May

COACH TOUR The best Speyside whisky tour package; 

INCLUDED: 3 days coach transport, 5 nights accommodation with en suite bathrooms, 5 fully cooked Scottish breakfasts, 4 distillery visits; Speyside, Kingussie. Glen Grant, Rothes, Glen Moray , Elgin. Benromach, Forres. Half day whisky school, 2 whisky dinners, Ian Buxton evening ticket, extra drams daily whilst on our coach, outdoor whisky tasting at Rannoch Barracks. 2 days free time to enable you to do other events, whisky first aid kit, fully printed tour notes, guided and managed throughout with Liz and Paul on tour. A programme of visits and events – we have only 24 tickets on offer, at £995 per person sharing. Single supplements do apply.

You can also upgrade to the 4 star Mansion House Hotel (limited rooms – email for details).

Tickets & Event sponsored by http://www.mcleanscotland/ & http://www.whiskytours.scot/

Imperial 20 Year Old 1995 Signatory

Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

 $98.00

Imperial 20 Year Old 1995 vintage Speyside single malt Scotch whiskey. Single cask hogshead #50154 bottled January 2016 by Signatory Vintage for the Cask Strength range. 257 numbered bottles. Imperial Distillery was designed by Charles C. Doig and established in 1897 by Thomas Mackenzie at Carron in the heart of Scotland’s Speyside whisky region. Queen Victoria celebrated her Diamond Jubilee in 1897 and a huge golden crown was placed upon the pagoda roof of one of Imperial Distillery’s two malt kilns to commemorate the occasion. Imperial Distillery was equipped with four huge stills but closed in 1998 and is now a closed Scottish malt whisky distillery.