BOILER ROOM X BALLANTINE’S TRUE MUSIC HEADS TO POLAND FOR THE FORUM AND FINALE OF ITS THREE-CONTINENT TOUR

HEADLINED BY SETH TROXLER, THE BOILER ROOM X BALLANTINE’S TRUE MUSIC FINALE IN WARSAW ON SEPTEMBER 20 & 21 WILL FEATURE: THE TRUE MUSIC FORUM // ONE INCREDIBLE LIVE-SHOW: SIX STELLAR GLOBAL & LOCAL DJs // THE TRUE MUSIC EP RELEASE // ALL LIVE ON http://truemusic.boilerroom.tv/seth-troxler/

August 2017: Boiler Room x Ballantine’s True Music is touching down in Poland for the culmination of a tour that has so far travelled to Brazil and Russia, delivering a world-class music line-up to millions of fans.

True Music Poland will mark the 18th Boiler Room x Ballantine’s collaboration, a global partnership that supports and celebrates uncompromising artists committed to doing it ‘their way’. It sees headline True Music artist and one of dance music’s most loved characters, producer and DJ Seth Troxler, return to close out the latest series in Warsaw, in what promises to be the biggest line-up yet, across two unique events.

The embodiment of the True Music ethos, Seth has a long history of supporting emerging and underground artists, using his standing to help them succeed.

Seth’s True Music project finale will feature the second True Music Forum, the coming together of some of the music industry’s leading figures to discuss the evolution of music, culture and nightlife in 2017. It culminates with a 1,000 capacity True Music show featuring some of the biggest global and local DJs handpicked by Seth himself, including Brodka, Catz’n’Dogz and Craig Richards, all broadcast live on the True Music site.

Seth Troxler commented: “It’s been a pretty mad six months getting under the skin of such cool cities and working with great friends – new and old – in the countries we’ve visited. What better way to round it off than with the True Music Forum and massive True Music party in Poland.”

2 BOILER ROOM X BALLANTINE’S TRUE MUSIC POLAND SHOW

The No. 2 whisky in the world, Ballantine’s is committed to championing independent artists who have conviction in their music and the final event in Warsaw on Thursday September 21st is the ultimate celebration of this. Hand-selected by Seth Troxler, the line-up features some of the most sought-after global and local artists and spans a variety of electronic genres, including enigmatic Polish alt-pop sensation Brodka, homegrown DJ/ producers Catz ‘n Dogz and Fabric resident Craig Richards. They’ll be joined by acclaimed local producer Bartosz Kruczynski and DJ B. Traits.

The event will be live-streamed on truemusic.boilerroom.tv for fans around the globe to experience the sounds of True Music live and direct wherever they are.

THE BOILER ROOM X BALLANTINE’S TRUE MUSIC FORUM

The Boiler Room x Ballantine’s True Music Forum aims to inspire and engage the next generation of True Music artists through live-streamed panels featuring an impressive line-up of artists and industry innovators from record labels, broadcasters and more.

True Music headline artist Seth Troxler will participate in an insightful, intimate Q&A session with DJ B. Traits during which he will discuss his career, outlook on music, politics and the state of the industry as a whole.

The True Music Forum will also see the likes of artist Kojey Radical, Gosia Plysa (Unsound), Nadine Raihani (Native Instruments), composer SøS Gunver Ryberg and Luz Diaz (Room for Resistance) take to the stage alongside other music industry leaders for four panels exploring:

 Role of Artists in 2017

 A Lens on Poland’s Scene

 The Future of Sound

 The New Media Landscape All the Forum panels will be live streamed at http://truemusic.boilerroom.tv/.

BALLANTINE’S & BOILER ROOM’S TRUE MUSIC EP

While traversing the globe on his three-continent True Music Tour, headline artist Seth Troxler has selected some of his favourite local producers who he feels share his True Music ethos and passion for making exciting music, to work with him on original collaborations. The culmination of these collaborations will be the True Music EP II, comprising remixes from Seth’s back catalogue and original tracks, available as a download in September to coincide with the finale in Warsaw.

True Music EP track listing:

 Seth Troxler – Junkyard Tool (Renato Ratier Remix)

 Julia Govor – Forgotten Cloud (Seth Troxler Remix)

 X

To celebrate the True Music EP release, all three songs will be available to download for free download via truemusic.boilerroom.tv.

To check out more on True Music head to truemusic.boilerroom.tv

Notes

About Ballantine’s

Ballantine’s is the No.1 Scotch whisky in Europe and the No. 2 Scotch whisky in the world with the range selling over 70 million bottles a year worldwide. Ballantine’s has won more than 130 trophies and medals at international competitions in the past 10 years for its outstanding quality, as a result of its unique richness of character and perfect balance. The range, from Ballantine’s Finest to the exclusive 40 Year Old, is the most extensive in the world of Scotch and is maintained by Master Blender Sandy Hyslop, continuing the brand’s tradition of Master Blenders that dates back to 1827. In 2013, Ballantine’s continued its innovative approach by launching Ballantine’s Brasil, a spirit drink made from selectively cask steeping Scotch whisky with Brazilian lime peel.

About Ballantine’s & Boiler Room

Since first partnering in 2013 Ballantine’s and Boiler Room have explored and celebrated the stories of 14 local music scenes from across three different continents. In the process, 35 million music fans have experienced the live-streamed events, documentaries and music content featuring the likes of DJ Premier, Carl Craig, Nina Kraviz, Underground Resistance, Skream and Seth Troxler. Now heading in to the fourth year, this new phase has been born; True Music. A platform that will be adopted by markets all around the world in local campaigns, and in 2017 will inform a global brand campaign.

www.ballantines.com @Ballantines

About Pernod Ricard

Pernod Ricard is the world’s n°2 in wines and spirits with consolidated Sales of € 8,682 million in FY16. Created in 1975 by the merger of Ricard and Pernod, the Group has undergone sustained development, based on both organic growth and acquisitions: Seagram (2001), Allied Domecq (2005) and Vin&Sprit (2008). Pernod Ricard holds one of the most prestigious brand portfolios in the sector: Absolut Vodka, Ricard pastis, Ballantine’s, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater gin and Malibu, Mumm and Perrier- Jouët champagnes, as well Jacob’s Creek, Brancott Estate, Campo Viejo and Kenwood wines. Pernod Ricard employs a workforce of 18,500 people and operates through a decentralised organisation, with 6 “Brand Companies” and 85 “Market Companies” established in each key market. Pernod Ricard is strongly committed to a sustainable development policy and encourages responsible consumption. Pernod Ricard’s strategy and ambition are based on 3 key values that guide its expansion: entrepreneurial spirit, mutual trust and a strong sense of ethics.

Pernod Ricard is listed on Euronext (Ticker: RI; ISIN code: FR0000120693) and is part of the CAC 40 index.

EDITION NO. 3: A SENSORY JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY

The power of aroma is unquestionable. From defining life experiences to the recall of special memories, the sense of smell is as individual as a fingerprint and has the ability to evoke some of the most precious, rewarding and distinctive moments.

Born of two art forms, Edition No. 3 unites the worlds of whisky and aroma in creating and experiencing The Macallan. Working with our latest collaborator in the series, Master Perfumer Roja Dove, this instalment creates an experience of whisky, flavour and aroma that are intimately entwined.

INTRODUCING EDITION NO.3

THE MASTER OF AROMA

Roja Dove first visited our distillery in 2009. With a shared vision for creativity, innovation and craft, this was the start of a long-standing collaboration that unites the worlds of fragrance and whisky.

From a magical box of aroma oils that revealed an all-new sensory introduction to the world of The Macallan, to a set of aroma candles that characterise the 1824 Series; the art of whisky making alongside Roja’s creative perfumery genius has brought to life the experience and enjoyment of The Macallan through the senses.

For the latest instalment of the innovative Edition Series, Roja once again travelled to Scotland; bringing his unique skill to the whisky making process itself.

EXPLORE THE FILM

Jura One And All

Released to celebrate the community of Jura and the distillery team who produce the award-winning single malt, this small batch limited edition has been selected by the team themselves. Featuring an uncommon assemblage of Jura matured in American White Oak ex-bourbon barrels and specially prepared with Jura aged in sherry wood, sparkling Cabernet Franc casks, Cabernet Sauvignon casks and Pinot Noir barriques. Jura One And All is aged 20 years and presented at a cask strength of 51% abv.

£120 Buy Now

Orders will be dispatched week beginning 4th September

September Outturn delivers an exotic cargo of flavours to taste and explore with 19 marvellous malts. Sending us on a sherry-soaked cruise into paradise this First Friday is the Society’s first ever blended malt. The whisky is from a selection of ex-sherry casks, distilled in 2006 and matured in first-fill Spanish oak hogsheads from day one. We’re continuing our journey into flavour with this exciting new bottling, the release is strictly for member approval – please let us know your thoughts at exoticcargo@smws.com

VIEW OUTTURN

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, The Vaults, 87 Giles Street, Leith EH6 6BZ

Contact: sales@smws.com or call 0131 555 2929 (Mon-Fri 9am-4.45pm). Visit the Society at here for membership information

This is your chance to join and to take advantage of their great offers!

Spot the SMWS bottles in this amusing You Tube video

The latest release of special single cask bottlings from BenRiach distillery… Experimental as ever, some very exciting offerings for Batch 14. Seven casks in total, from both peated and unpeated malt matured in various cask types. Batch 14 we see, first fill Oloroso sherry butts, first fill virgin oak cask, Port Pipes and a first fill Marsala hogshead! Stock is very limited

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JOHNNIE WALKER INTRODUCES LATEST LIMITED EDITION BLENDERS’ BATCH WHISKIES 

World’s leading Scotch Whisky brand shakes it up with the launch of three experimental whiskies at Diageo World Class event

Johnnie Walker is launching three new experimental whiskies from its Blenders’ Batch range for both whisky aficionados and cocktail lovers. The limited edition whiskies are being introduced at the Diageo World Class Bartender of the Year Final in Mexico City.

All three new blends – Johnnie Walker Blenders’ Batch Wine Cask Blend, Johnnie Walker Blenders’ Batch Rum Cask Finish and Johnnie Walker Blenders’ Batch Espresso Roast – were designed to form the foundation of exceptional Scotch cocktails and yet, like all the brand’s classic whiskies, they can also be enjoyed straight up over ice.

Johnnie Walker Blenders’ Batch whiskies are the result of bold experiments that push the boundaries in flavour. Like Johnnie Walker Black Label – which was first borne out of flavour experiments more than a century ago and has since gone on to become a true icon of Scotch – these new whiskies are crafted by a small team of 12 passionate and skilled blenders, under the expert guidance of two-time Master Blender of the Year Jim Beveridge^[1].

Johnnie Walker blender Aimée Gibson led the development of Johnnie Walker Blenders’ Batch Wine Cask Blend. She believes the parallels between crafting great whisky and creating extraordinary cocktails make the World Class Final in Mexico City the perfect environment for the introduction of these new whiskies.

“An unforgettable drinks experience is always the end goal. It is what elite mixologists strive to achieve when perfecting cocktails and it is what we, as whisky makers, have at the forefront of our thinking when experimenting and creating exciting new blends,” said Aimée, who was recently presented with the Rising Star Award at the International Spirits Challenge 2017.

Johnnie Walker Blenders’ Batch Wine Cask Blend is the outcome of an experiment in maturation in wine casks set in motion by Aimée’s mentor Beveridge, over a decade ago. It is an exceptionally fruity Scotch that is full of lively fresh berry, sweet toffee flavours and delicate fragrant aromas.

Aimée said: “My goal at Johnnie Walker is to make whiskies that can be enjoyed by people with a range of taste preferences, especially by those who might previously have thought that whisky isn’t for them. As blenders, we draw upon almost 200 years of whisky-making experience and take inspiration from flavour pioneers from around the world.

“Johnnie Walker Blenders’ Batch Wine Cask Blend is light and fruity. It’s perfect for enjoying in an after-work cocktail with friends or for savouring on its own during quieter moments.”

Master Blender Jim Beveridge said: “At Johnnie Walker, we know how to make exceptional Scotch. That was true when we first created Johnnie Walker Black Label over a hundred years ago and it is still true today. Our philosophy and our commitment to creating exceptional Scotch Whiskies is central to everything we do.

“Our blenders are given free rein to take inspiration from anything and everything around them when making whisky: experiences they’ve had, personal passions, sounds, and flavours. Their passion drives them to challenge the whisky-making status quo and to tap into other flavour cultures to create the best possible flavour combinations for all of our blends, every day.”

Johnnie Walker Blenders’ Batch Wine Cask Blend is launching in selected countries from September 2017 with an RRP from US$29.99.

Johnnie Walker Blenders’ Batch Rum Cask Finish and Johnnie Walker Blenders’ Batch Espresso Roast will be available globally at some of the world’s best bars from October 2017.

For more information please visit www.johnniewalker.com

INTRODUCING PORT ASKAIG ISLAY SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY!

Independent, small-batch Scotch from the Isle of Islay lands on US shores!

Award-winning Scotch whisky brand Port Askaig brings an elegant and approachable single malt to peaty whisky lovers of the United States from the shores of the small Scottish island of Islay, known around the globe for its production of exceptional smoky Scotch whiskies.

Port Askaig 110° Proof is the first of this unique range of single malt whiskies to launch in the US but there will be more releases, including US exclusives, to come in the next few years. Created from carefully selected casks from distilleries across Islay, all whiskies from Port Askaig are truly ‘small-batch’ with as few as two, and no more than 40, casks used for each bottling. Port Askaig 110° Proof is a cask-strength whisky, bottled at 55% and matured in American oak, offering the perfect balance of smoke and sweet fruit. It is intense yet elegant, fresh and citrusy, and full of character that reflects the complex and beguiling nature of beautiful Islay Scotch whisky.

Islay whisky creates a myriad of styles, displaying light honey and sea spray flavours, as well as crashing waves of smoke and peat. These characters are essential to creating an exceptional Islay Scotch whisky and so, in order to maintain the authenticity of the Port Askaig liquid, the creators do not use chill filtering and no colouring is added.

Sam Filmus, President of the brand’s importer ImpEx Beverages, commented:
“Given the growing popularity of Islay whiskies, we are excited to be adding Port Askaig to the ImpEx portfolio of fine Scotches. Port Askaig has already gained widespread popularity outside of the United States among Islayphiles, due to its uniqueness, quality, and the devoted people behind the brand, and we’re thrilled that it’s now available in the U.S.”

The brand has enjoyed great success in the UK and Europe where its creator Elixir Distillers first launched. Oliver Chilton, whiskymaker for Elixir Distillers, expands:
“Since launching Port Askaig in 2009 we have always looked to introduce new people to Islay whisky and it is exciting to take the next step in that journey by taking the brand to America. As we are whisky fans first and foremost we are looking forward to taking our small batch malt and spreading the word with the passionate people at ImpEx. We’ll be focused on putting our whisky into hands of connoisseurs looking for something new as well as using it as a gateway to the incredible world of Islay whisky.”

ImpEx will introduce the brand to the US market via distributors initially in California, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Illinois, Maryland, Washington DC, Missouri, Texas, Colorado, Florida, Michigan and Delaware. There are plans to widen availability into other states in 2018.

Port Askaig 110° Proof will be available at all good Scotch whisky retailers from October 2017 at an RSP of $74.99.

About Elixir Distillers – www.elixirdistillers.com
Elixir Distillers is a creator, blender and bottler of fine spirits. The team, led by whiskymaker Oliver Chilton, seeks to combine aesthetically beautiful design with delicious, characterful spirits. The core brands of the business are Port Askaig, Elements of Islay, Single Malts of Scotland and Black Tot. Every member of the Elixir Distillers team is a spirits enthusiast with immense product knowledge, looking to produce the world’s next great drink. Quite simply, this passion is why the company’s brands have become so popular around the world.

About ImpEx Beverages – www.impexbev.com
Founded in 2008, ImpEx is an acclaimed US importer of fine spirits with a focus on independent Scotch whiskies. Their portfolio includes Port Askaig, Kilchoman, Tamdhu, Isle of Skye, Exclusive Malts and Chapter 7 which they distribute nationally.

The perfect whisky to toast One And All

Jura Whisky

The community on Jura has a unique bond with its distillery. It’s this bond which makes the island and its whisky so special. There’s no better way to celebrate Jura’s community and the team of distillery workers who craft it, than by creating this year’s limited edition release in their honour – chosen by them. It’s the perfect whisky to toast One And All.

An uncommon single malt, this celebratory Jura assemblage is matured in American White Oak ex-bourbon barrels and specially prepared with Jura aged in Sherry Wood, Sparkling Cabernet Franc Casks, Cabernet Sauvignon Casks and Pinot Noir Barriques. This 20 Year Old non-chill filtered expression has been bottled at cask strength (51% ABV), and has natural colouring. A true product of its environment, this small batch whisky chosen by our distillery team is a true product of its environment and full of the spirit of celebration and dedication.

A limited run of 5,000 bottles, One And All is available from 1st September, online at www.jurawhisky.com and in select stores across the UK and Europe while stocks last, RRP £120.

Mark’s Whisky Ramblings 174: Tennessee Bourbon 13 Year Old 2003 North Star Spirits

Mark Dermul, Belgian whisky blogger, tries a bourbon. Imagine Mark’s surprise when independent bottler North Star Spirits announced the release of a 13 year old Tennessee Bourbon. 13 years is already quite a lovely age for a bourbon, so Mark is expecting a

complex whiskey. This was distilled in 2003 and bottled in 2017, but the distillery is a safely guarded secret. ‘Let’s find out what we can find out,’ Mark though, and went to work.

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