We’ve have some exciting finds you want to miss including a new offering from Michel Couvreur, some regional blended malts from Douglas Laing, a Whistle Pig release, a dinner with the grappa savant Jacopo Poli, and, lastly, an assortment of sale items with deep discounts you won’t want to miss. There’s so much here we’ll dispense with long intro and get right into it…

K&L’s SMOKY, SHERRIED CUVEE FROM MICHEL COUVREUR RETURNS!

From the underground Burgundian cellars of Michel Couvreur, we’re happy to announce the return of our immensely-popular, super-sherried, super-peaty blend of luscious single malts! Not only are we back with a new batch, we’ve managed to shave an extra ten dollars of the price thanks to our direct business with Couvreur moving forward. Using only old sherry butts, in which the sherry has soaked in for at least thirty to forty years, Couvreur has some of the heaviest and richest Scotch single malt whiskies on the planet. The whiskies are tinkered down from Scotland and then aged in the cave at Couvreur until they’re ready for blending. We’ve been working directly with Couvreur for three years now and our customers have come to depend on our K&L blend over time. It’s currently the only whisky we have here at K&L that is as lush and sherried as it is smoky and peaty!

The chance to work with Michel Couvreur on a special K&L whisky project was something that we had been dreaming of for years. We had heard the stories. This crazy Belgian had moved to Burgundy in the ’60s, carved out a wine cellar inside a mountain, only to fill it with Scottish single malt whisky instead of Pinot Noir. He set up camp in Beaune, ordered new-make spirit to be delivered by tanker, and drove down to Jerez himself, selecting his own sherry butts to insure only the finest quality casks for his contracted spirit. Unfortunately, Michel Couvreur passed away in 2013 from pancreatic cancer, thus ending the career of one of the industry’s most courageous pioneers. Luckily for us, however, apprentice Jean-Arnaud has carried on after studying under Michel for more than a decade. When we visited the underground cave, we were all in total awe. The tunnels of dripping stone go on forever, and the amount of whisky stored in this secret lair is jawdropping. We put our trust completely in Jean-Arnaud and are happy we did. Our peated version of the incredible sherry expression is a seamless creation that drinks like the best version of Johnnie Black ever, mixed with the most supple and soft expressions of Macallan. It’s a lush, unfiltered, creamy, caramel-laden dream of a whisky composed only of malts 12 years and older. There’s a bit of peat on the finish, but the soft sherry is the star. (NOTE: do NOT cut the hard wax seal, use a wine opener to go through it as it’s sealed with a wine cork, not a standard cap)

Michel Couvreur “Peaty Overaged” K&L Exclusive Malt Whisky (750ml) $79.99

DOUGLAS LAING’S DELICIOUS REGIONAL BLENDED MALTS

As many of you know, we’ve been working directly with Douglas Laing for many years now for our independently-bottled Old Particular casks. What you may not have known, is that Douglas Laing was and has always been primarily a blending house and Fred Laing is one hell of a blender. In Compass Box style, Douglas Laing has put together a series of blended malts (much the Couvreur above, meaning no grain whisky, only single malts) that showcase the regional styles of Scotland. Not only are the whiskies absolutely delicious, they’re indicative of an era that is beginning to fade. Because Scotland’s focus with modern connoisseurs has shifted to single malts over the last decade, the distilleries are less motivated to create one singular style anymore. At this point there are dozens of distilleries that make both light and heavy whiskies, peated and unpeated whiskies, and both sherried and unsherried malts. There was a time, however, when Scotland’s five main regions (leaving out Campbeltown) were very specific. Highland’s were lithe and elegant, Speysides were sherried and rich, Lowlands were light and fruity, Islands were salty, and Islay malts were peaty. Back when blending houses were still contracting their whiskies (today they outright own their means of production), they would put together recipes for blends based on these styles. You still find old recipes that say things like: two parts Speyside, one part Lowland, one part Islay. It’s from Scotch whisky’s history of blending and from the lessons taught to Fred by his father Douglas that the regional malts were born. And let me tell you…they’re absolutely delicious!!

Douglas Laing’s Epicurean Lowland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) $46.99

Our friends at Douglas Laing in Glasgow, with whom we do the Old Particular bottlings, have put together a series of regional malt blends that wonderfully showcase the stylistic flavor profiles of Scotlands main whisky producing sectors. Not only are the whiskies accurate reflections of a dying era in Scotch whisky production, they’re some of the tastiest and most enjoyable whiskies we’ve discovered in ages. The Epicurean is the “Lowland” expression that absolutely brims with fresh fruit, sweet barley, and hard candy. It’s a barley-rich malt that is likely a mix of Auchentoshan and Glenkinchie (or maybe even Bladnoch), but while we can’t say for sure, we can say with absolute certainty that this is a must try whisky for those looking for something fun and delicious.

Douglas Laing’s Rock Oyster Island Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) $54.99

The Rock Oyster is an Island blend that uses whisky from the Arran and Jura distilleries, along with other malts from the islands of Islay and Orkney. The whisky is an explosion of sea salt, wave soaked rocks, smoke, honey, peat, ash, and pepper. It’s a textural malt as well, one that envelops the palate under all that potent island flavor.

Douglas Laing’s Scallywag Speyside Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) $64.99

The Scallywag is the Speyside entry in the series and uses whiskies from Macallan, Mortlach, and Glenrothes to create a sherry-matured delight. It’s full of rich vanilla, chocolate, fudge, and orange zest with a bit of tobacco and fruit cake on the finish. A classic Speyside malt if there ever was one!

Douglas Laing’s Timorous Beastie Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) $54.99

The Timorous Beastie is the Highland edition that uses whiskies from Blair Athol, Glen Garioch, Dalmore, and Glengoyne to compose an elegant and finely-tuned Highland expressions. There are flavors of sweet barley, honey, sweet fruit, and cereal grains on both the palate and finish. The texture is also as soft as silk.

Douglas Laing’s Big Peat Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) $64.99

The Big Peat is a blend of Islay’s finest distilleries: Ardbeg, Caol Ila, Bowmore and the rare Port Ellen, it is exactly what you expect when you taste it. The aromas are of smoke, and salty seaweed with a slight medicinal note, and the palate shows more campfire smoke with a saline and herbal character. The finish is rockin’ and the length on it is incredible. It lingers in your mouth for minutes as hints of fresh chopped spearmint and pepper start to appear. This is an aptly named whisky that is very much a big and peaty drink.

WHISTLE PIG RELEASES NEW “FARMSTOCK” RYE

Whistle Pig’s new Farmstock release is the Vermont distillery’s first expression to contain whiskey from its own stocks, giving fans of the brand a chance to taste something homegrown. The blend uses 20% one year old rye from Whistle Pig, 49% five year old Canadian rye from Alberta, and 31% twelve year old rye from Indiana to create a blend that wonderfully balances the spice and the pure rye flavor of the youth with the richness and texture of maturity. Both the Whistle Pig and Canadian rye whiskies were aged in Vermont oak as well, adding an extra dimension to the locality of the flavor. The profile is bready and spicy on the nose, but the mouthfeel maintains its richness from the older components. It’s a fantastic new release from the producer that should make fans of potent and flavorful rye whiskies quite happy.

Whistle Pig “Farmstock” Rye Whiskey (750ml) $84.99

ALSO AVAILABLE:

Whistle Pig 10 Year Old Straight Rye Whiskey (750ml) $69.99

Whistle Pig 12 Year “Old World Marriage” Canadian Rye Whiskey (750ml) $119.99

Whistle Pig “Vermont Oak Finish” 15 Year Old Straight Rye Whiskey (750ml) $199.99

Whistle Pig “Boss Hog” Straight Rye Canadian Whiskey (750ml) $299.99

This is the BIG ONE!

Whisky-lovers, rejoice! The one, the only, the original London Whisky Weekender is back, and it’s bigger and better than ever.

Featuring an eclectic selection of fabulous whiskies from near and far, a ton of workshops to get you clued up on the lovely stuff and, of course, drams for your tasting pleasure.

More exhibitors than ever, lining up to let you taste their latest and greatest – over 150 different whiskies will be available to sample!

This time we are at the iconic KIA OVAL cricket ground where so many historic moments have been made – and we plan on being one of them.

Plus for those of you truly wanting to make a weekend of it, we have an exclusive FULL WEEKENDER ticket for you!

Cocktail Sessions
Whether yours is an Old Fashioned or a Rob Roy, not only will you get to taste these wonderful cocktails, but our very own mixologist in residence, Guy, will teach you how to make them.

Just Beginners
Got a newbie with you? No problem! simply deposit them in the Whisky Creche and Matt Chambers, from Whisky For Everyone, will have them on the path to the righteous enjoyment of the water of life in no time!

Live Blending!
Wander over to our blending lab and learn from our team how to create your very own personal blend! The best of the best may well get to help create one of next year’s festival bottlings!

Fun & Games!
Join in the fun with our cask stave cricket stump challenge, tabletop football league, whisky ballpit bingo, not to mention our new Whisky Challenge – can you explain whisky in 21 seconds or less whilst being filmed?

This year’s sessions are…

Friday 12th May
6pm-10pm

Saturday 13th May
Early: 12pm – 4pm
Late: 5pm – 9pm

Sunday 14th May
12pm – 4pm

The exclusive to you £60 Full Weekender Ticket includes;

• Entry to one session on each day of the Whisky Weekender
• One commemorative Whisky Tasting Glass
• A bottle of water at each session
• A festival program
• Over 150 whiskies to sample at your leisure in each session
• 3 White ‘Under the Counter’ Tokens (one for each session)
• 3 Orange ‘Under the Counter’ Tokens (one for each session)

Plus, for the leather and willow-lovers amongst you, there is actual cricket being played at the ground on the Friday and Sunday! You can watch it whilst enjoying your favourite drams! This offer is only available to you, our valued customers, and can only be accessed by using this secret link – click HERE (Ooops ~ best to join the Whisky Lounge ASAP! ! Whisky Intelligence)

For those of you that already have tickets but would like to trade up, we have another exclusive for you coming to your inboxes hot on the heels of this one!

If you are just looking for one session tickets, they are still available – just click on the top banner or HERE.

Masterclasses

These will be announced very shortly – we are just putting finishing touches to them, so watch this space.

However, we can tell you that we will have Dr. Ian Chang, Master Distiller of the now famous Kavalan Distillery, with us for at least one exclusive masterclasses.

We will be contacting you soon to give you more details of this and other classes as they take shape…

We will have news for you all about our next tasting series and other festivals and such like next week, but for now, have a great weekend and we hope to see you soon!

Sláinte!

Eddie, Amanda, Rupert, Georgina, Vicky and Guy

NEW TO THE PARTY

Wild Turkey Master’s Keep Decades – This is the second release of the Wild Turkey Master’s Keep line. This time it is a blend of 10 to 20-year-old bourbons and is being received as the best of the recent limited releases from Wild Turkey Distillery. It has all the delicious characteristics of well-aged bourbon (vanilla, caramel, leather, hints of citrus and spice), yet is softer in oaky tannins than previous releases. This selection is a must for any bourbon collector, aficionado, and Wild Turkey fan.

Glenmorangie Bacalta Single Malt – Here’s the newest release from Glenmorangie’s annual Private Edition Range. Bacalta is the Gaelic name for ‘baked’, referencing the Malmsey Madeira wine cask this whisky was finished in. (Full Madeira wine barrels are typically allowed to bake in the sun for a period of time to age the wine) This release is being reviewed quite favorably across the board. The Madeira finish makes for a fuller bodied whisky that holds big and ample flavors of fruit and baking spice characteristics alike. This is being touted as a must have for Glenmorangie fans and lovers of delicious one-off single malt whiskies.

Glen Garioch Wine Cask Matured Single Malt – Here’s another wine cask finished single malt. This time the producer is Glen Garioch (pronounced gaery) and the wine cask used to finish the whisky was a red Bordeaux barrel. The result is a delightful berries and spice combination with a little chocolate and ginger spice on the finish. Overall, this is a treat from Glen Garioch.

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Ever thought you can “skim better than the rest”?

The World Stone Skimming Championships 2017 will take place on Sunday 24 September 2017 on Easdale Island, near Oban in Scotland. Easdale is the smallest permanently inhabited island of the Inner Hebrides. It was once the centre of a thriving Scottish slate mining industry, and one of the disused quarries forms a perfect arena for the World Stone Skimming Championships.

A whisky tour with stones

Our unique tour consists of fabulous scenery, fabulous whisky and fabulous scenery! Hosted by MCLEANSCOTLAND you are sure to have lots of fun along the way.

Thursday 21 September.          We start the tour in Glasgow,  meeting at the airport and/or railway station.  We drive north where our first call is at Tullibardine Distillery, a really good whisky tasting and tour with friends of ours. Time allowed here for lunch, before we drive north again to the Victorian town of Pitlochry, where we tour Edradour Distillery. Our final drive north takes us to Grantown on Spey where we stay this evening – and enjoy a whisky dinner!

Friday 22 September.               After breakfast we tour Glen Moray Distillery. From here to Craigellachie and the famous Cooperage – see how they make/repair casks. Free time for lunch at the Glenfiddich Distillery, then a final whisky tour at Macallan Distillery. Return to GoS for a second night. Dinner included.

Saturday 23 September.           Heading west our first call is at Tomatin Distillery for a tour and taste. From here we drive along the length of Loch Ness, stopping for lunchtime in Fort Augustus. Onwards to Oban where we tour Oban Distillery. Overnight Oban.

Sunday 24 September.             The World Stone Skimming Championships. We take you there, enjoy the whole championship, then some walking/driving tours including  Kilmartin Glen, ancient stone circles and burial cairns over 5000 years old. Return to Oban for your final night here.

Monday 25 September.            We leave Oban and head south via the infamous Glencoe, stopping at the Green Welly whisky shop (refreshments, shops and toilets available). From here through to Inveraray and Loch Lomond, with a visit/tour included at Glengoyne Distillery, ending the day in Glasgow where you stay overnight. Your hosts say goodbye.

Tuesday 26 September.           Sadly you all make your way home – we can arrange extended tours for anyone wishing to stay longer.WE CAN TAKE YOU THERE we can arrange travel and accommodation locally, just a long weekend or make a week or longer with a great tour built around it – whisky, golf, sightseeing, or everything combined!

http://www.stoneskimming.com/   for entry forms and further information.

To book this tour contact us at info@mcleanscotland.com   Cost: £1130 per person based on 2 people sharing.

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BENROMACH CELEBRATES GLOBAL SUCCESS WITH EXCLUSIVE VINTAGE SINGLE CASK

A Speyside distillery has launched an intriguing, single cask single malt whisky to its Heritage range to celebrate its growing global popularity; Benromach 1975.

With an outturn of only 162 bottles available worldwide, Benromach 1975 (ABV 49.9%), cask number 3434, is a rich and full-bodied, dark golden malt.  Matured in a carefully selected refill American Hogshead, this single malt whisky has hints of white pepper, cocoa and dried tobacco.

David King, International Sales Director, explains: “Benromach’s global popularity is growing dramatically and the brand is now exported to more than 40 countries around the world, with sales increasing by 23% in the last twelve months alone.

“Our previous Benromach vintage exclusives have been incredibly successful, with vintages from 1972, 1973 and 1974 selling quickly and we look forward to continuing this success with the launch of the 1975 vintage.

“Our exclusive Heritage single malts celebrate different aspects of Benromach’s history and traditions. After 41 years in a carefully selected refill American Hogshead, the character is both unpredictable and intriguing.  I’m confident that whisky fans will be eager to savour this precious single malt that comes steeped in Benromach’s history.”

The rare Speyside single malt, which was distilled before the Urquhart family, the current owners of Benromach, took the reins and brought Benromach Distillery back to life, is presented in a bespoke decanter-style bottle with the contours and copper-colour of the neck and shoulder line depicting Benromach Distillery’s stills.

The wooden presentation box is inspired by the home of Benromach, reflecting the copper of the stills, as well as the dark, grained wood of the original washbacks and the white of the lime-washed distillery walls.

A beautifully written, hardback book accompanies the whisky and delves into Benromach’s history, as well as providing whisky fans with some fascinating stories about the craftsman who, for generations, have tended to the spirit. Former Brewer Tom Anderson, who still lives in a cottage at the distillery, was one of the men to witness the filling of the last casks at Benromach, and proudly signed his name on the wall of the filling store whilst former malt man and warehouseman, Willie McArthur, was responsible for tending to the precious casks.

The limited edition Benromach 1975 is available from specialist whisky retailers.  The UK RRP is £1,250, with RRP globally varying depending on local taxes and duty.

For more information on Benromach, and to explore the wide range of expressions available, please visit http://www.benromach.com/. 

Notes

Tasting notes

Pour your dram of Benromach 1975, cask number 3434, and prepare your senses to relish an unforgettable experience.

First, lift your glass to the light and appreciate the beautiful rich gold colour created by lingering for 41 years in a single Refill American hogshead as the whisky grew and matured in character. Take a short inhalation, savouring the aromas without water. Enjoy the sweet honeycomb, toasted malt and luscious apricot infused with notes of warm ginger and fresh citrus. Underlying all these is a delicate hint of sugared almond.

Now take a sip. At first, you may taste a delicate sweetness, with hints of white pepper, dried tobacco and dark cocoa. These evolve into a medley of mature oak flavours, leading to a rich, smooth smoky finish. Add a few drops of water and take time to enjoy the nose as it develops… subtle floral hints follow the fragrant notes of sweet candied peel and honey. Now lift it to your lips and enjoy a slow sip. Smooth peppery and zesty orange notes emerge, complemented by a hint of pear. Finally, a subtle leather undertone combines with a fresh menthol edge and a trace of smoke on the finish. Sublime.

Benromach Distillery

Originally built in 1898, Benromach Distillery was brought back to life when leading whisky specialists Gordon & MacPhail purchased it in 1993. The distillery was extensively re-equipped over a five-year period before it was officially opened by HRH Prince Charles in 1998.

In reopening Benromach Distillery, Gordon & MacPhail decided to create a classic Speyside single malt – a style that draws its influence from Speyside whiskies pre-1960s.

Benromach Distillery is located on the outskirts of the ancient market town of Forres. A four-star visitor centre is open to the public throughout the year for tours and tastings. Benromach Distillery is a member of the world-famous Malt Whisky Trail.

BUSHMILLS IRISH WHISKEY INTRODUCES NEW BLEND

“BUSHMILLS RED BUSH” TO ITS AWARD-WINNING PORTFOLIO

Bushmills, County Antrim – Bushmills^® Irish Whiskey announces the launch of BUSHMILLS^® RED BUSH™, the newest addition to the range of malt-rich, blended whiskeys. Matured in bourbon casks for a delicate and exceptionally smooth and balanced flavour, the liquid appeals to both bourbon enthusiasts and those new to Irish whiskey.

BUSHMILLS RED BUSH launches first in the United States as a testament to the exponential growth the Irish whiskey category has experienced in America in recent years.

“While we’ve been innovating with our aged whiskeys for centuries, we’re excited to embark on a journey with the millennial drinker,” says Colum Egan, Master Distiller at The Old Bushmills Distillery. “Maturing the whiskey exclusively in first fill bourbon barrels creates  an extremely smooth spirit that will resonate with frequent bourbon fans and first time Irish whiskey drinkers.”

BUSHMILLS RED BUSH is a smooth blend of triple distilled Irish single malt and fine Irish grain whiskey. On the nose, the amber spirit offers intense aromas of toasted oak and vanilla. The palate is medium bodied with hints of caramel and nutty flavours. It is a balanced, accessible Irish whiskey, drawing new consumers to the character and flavour profile unique to Bushmills Irish Whiskey.

The distillery, best known for its signature style of smooth, malt-rich spirits, is situated on the rugged north coast of Ireland and holds the title of Ireland’s oldest working distillery. Bushmills has proudly offered a generous range of triple distilled blends and single malts for over 400 years and has remained bold and unwavering along the way. “BUSHMILLS RED BUSH personifies the gritty Irish character and adds a sense of adventure and fun to our portfolio, further defining the confident, courageous and independent spirit we’ve seen for generations at Bushmills,” adds Egan.

Among the first of the Irish whiskeys to be imported to the U.S., American drinkers fond of whiskey and other brown spirits have enjoyed the range of characterful smooth spirits from Bushmills since the 1800s. BUSHMILLS RED BUSH is a new, versatile Irish whiskey best enjoyed neat as a shot or with mixers like cola, soda and ginger ale.

For more information on Bushmills Irish Whiskey, please visit www.bushmills.com and @BushmillsUSA on Facebook^® and Instagram^®, #REALIRISH

March Quarterly Newsletter

Springbank Society

As promised on the brief newsletter that told you about the Spirit of Freedom release, you are going to be hearing from me quite a lot over the next few months and the main purpose of this newsletter is to tell you why I am going to be such a persistent presence in your lives.

However, for any new members, allow me to take a moment or two to explain how these “quarterly” newsletters differ from our regular communications. Firstly, while I endeavour to send out something like this around every 3 months, that is a very rough timescale and I usually wait until I have a lot to tell you, just like now. Included in this email we have dates and destinations for trips and events that our Sales team are doing, a quick mention of upcoming releases from the distillery, an update on the next Society release and a reminder for people to sign up to the society section of our website.

It is a busy time here at Springbank and Glengyle and we have a number of releases coming up, as I will detail below. Also, we are not far from the festival and I hope to see as many of you as possible there.

Let’s get started…

Upcoming trips and Events

This section is dedicated to listing the upcoming events our sales team shall be attending in the next few months. Hopefully some of you will be able to meet members of our team who are always happy to talk about Springbank and Kilkerran.

If you would like more information on an event feel free to contact me (especially as we move closer to the time) and hopefully the relevant team member will be able to provide me with more details.

31st March – 1st April: Melanie is the Springbank representative at Whiskyschiff Luzern and Ronan is going for Kilkerran.

28th April – Ranald is doing a Springbank tasting with Cadenhead’s Whisky Shop Edinburgh.

29th April – Grant is off to Bristol Whisky Festival for both Springbank and Kilkerran – Whisky Lounge.

2nd-5th May – Ronan is going on a tasting tour of Belgium.

6th May – Grant is back on the road again, this time attending the Spirit of Stirling Whisky Festival on Saturday May 6th.

6th-7th May – Ranald is heading over to Germany for Kieler Whiskymesse.

13th May – Ranald is away again, this time at TB Watson’s Festival of Gin and Rum in Dumfries.

24th-26th May – Campbeltown Malts Festival

3rd June – Grant will be representing us at the Ayr Whisky Festival.

24th June – This time Grant will be at the Stoke Whisky Festival on Saturday 24th June. Grant will always be happy to talk Springbank, Kilkerran and all things Campbeltown.

Further details about upcoming events and trips can be found on our website: http://www.springbankwhisky.com/events/

Upcoming Releases

Just to be clear, at the time of writing, these products are not available to purchase.

The (extremely vague) dates given refer to the UK release date. All other markets/countries will vary. Announcement emails will be sent to members at the time of release, detailing each bottling.

April 2017

Hazelburn Sherry Wood 13yo 47.1%

Kilkerran 8yo Cask Strength 56.2%

Longrow 18yo

May 2017

Longrow Red 13yo 51.3%

Springbank 21yo

Obviously, due to this email being written in advance, these details may change although we all certainly hope they do not deviate in a significant way.

And, of course, the next Society bottle is out during this time too!

Next Society Bottles

Preparations for the next Society bottle are well underway.

In a few weeks time, you will all receive a “coming soon” email telling you all about the bottle and instructions on how to go about securing a bottle – I will make sure this is very clear. This process is being implemented due to feedback from members who felt that the announcement appearing suddenly with less warning meant that people who were unable to check their email regularly, perhaps due to work commitments, were being unfairly handicapped. Therefore, as mentioned, we will be sending a “coming soon” email.

All details about the Society bottle and how to get yourself one will be in the “coming soon” email.

And finally, I wanted to remind everyone that has not signed up to the Society section of our website that they are missing out if they don’t!

As well as keeping the general news section of our website up to date with news from the distillery and new releases as they happen, we also have a dedicated news section for our special Society Members. In this section you will be able to keep up to date with the latest special Society bottlings and be the first to find out news. Of course, when we have very important information to give you such as a new Society bottling or any new release from the distillery then this information will continue to be emailed but other day-to-day news will be added to the website. We also add newsletters to this section shortly after we send the email out just in case you miss them, you know they will always be on the Society section of the site.

I would urge all members to register for an online account to keep up to date with the news as it happens. To create an account please follow these instructions:

• Go to www.springbankwhisky.com
• Click on the ‘Society’ tab along the top of the page
• Click on the ‘Confirm Log-In Details’ orange tab
• Please enter all the information that is required
• Once you have submitted this information, a notification should be displayed to tell you that an email has been sent to your given email address and it will ask you to verify this email address
• Please open this email in your email account and click the link to verify your email
• Once you have done this, I will receive a notification informing me that a new member has signed up to the website so I will then activate your account for online use
• When your account has been activated, you will be able to read all news stories in the Society section. To log in, just click the ‘Log-In to Society News’ tab where you will just be asked to enter your username and password for access.

Slainte

Nathan

For the Springbank Society

Please contact Nathan at society@springbank.scot  to join the Springbank Society

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KILCHOMAN WITH GEORGE WILLS

WHISKY OF THE YEAR 2017

TUESDAY 4 APRIL
7.30pm-9pm

Tickets on sale now

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Named after the most spectacular beach on Islay, Kilchoman Machir Bay is the flagship of the distillery’s range and The Whisky Exchange’s Whisky of the Year 2017. Chosen at a blind tasting by our customers, the fresh and fruity Machir Bay is a worthy winner. To celebrate the win, we will be tasting it alongside five more of Kilchoman’s whiskies. Not only will we be trying the core range, but we’ll also have two as-yet-unreleased whiskies and the distillery-only single cask.

Machir Bay

Sanaig

Original Cask Strength

100% Islay 2017
(unreleased)

Loch Gorm 2017
(unreleased)

Distillery-only Single Cask

Hosting the tasting will be George Wills, Kilchoman’s sales manager and son of distillery founder Anthony. George has worked at the distillery since the day it opened and is the perfect person to lead us through the whisky’s journey from farm to shelf. It will be an evening of excellent Islay whisky, showcasing Kilchoman’s ability to do every part of the whisky-making process, from field to bottle.

TUESDAY 4 APRIL
7.30pm-9pm
£40 per ticket

Please arrive at the venue from 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start

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VENUE

BROWNS COVENT GARDEN
THE JUDGE’S COURT
82-84 ST MARTIN’S LANE
LONDON WC2N 4AG