Mark’s Whisky Ramblings 191: Laphroaig PX Cask

Mark Dermul, Belgian whisky blogger, tries the Laphroaig PX Cask.  This Laphroaig is triple cask matured: bourbon, quarter casks and PX, so why it is simply called PX Cask is a bit beyond Mark, but there you have it. Originally for the duty free range – it’s a 1 liter bottle – it is widely available now. And while it seems to work, it is not Mark’s favorite Laffie.

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Diageo in 1999 – Johnnie Walker launch ‘Keep Walking’ campaign

On 17 December 2017, Diageo turned 20 years old. To celebrate this milestone Diageo is looking back over 20 years of its history and highlighting memorable moments since it was formed back in December 1997. 1999 marked the launch of the iconic Johnnie Walker ‘Keep Walking’ campaign that transformed the brand as it was rolled out globally.

In 1999 Johnnie Walker launched ‘Keep Walking’ – the brand’s first ever global advertising campaign. This new global positioning transformed Johnnie Walker into a global leader and saw the brand grow from strength to strength. The pioneering campaign saw Johnnie Walker’s famous Striding Man icon change direction to appear to be walking forward, and was launched in every market around the world.

COMING SOON

 ONLINE INTRODUCTION TO WHISKY CERTIFICATE

As we come to the end of our second year, we wanted to share some exciting news with you.  In January 2018, we will be expanding the Academy with the introduction of a brand new, accredited Online Introduction to Whisky Certificate.

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This is an online learning journey into the fundamentals of whisky. With access to insight and knowledge from leading industry experts – online, in your own time, where and when suits you.  The modules covered include: The Story of Whisky; Whisky Today; What Makes Whisky; How Whisky Is Made; Why Wood And Time Are so Important and The Final Product.

Accredited by the Scottish Qualifications Authority, our Online Introduction to Whisky Certificate requires around ten hours of online study, this is a great way to access excellent materials and expertise to enhance your own knowledge, or those in your business.

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2017 has been a great year for the Academy, thank you for your continued support.  We are looking forward to launching further courses in 2018 and continuing our journey of improving whisky education standards globally. We wish you and your loved ones all the very best for 2018!

Edinburgh Whisky Academy 

The first lots are already available to view in our online preview catalogue! As soon as we receive items at Whisky.Auction, our experts carefully check and photograph them. Every day we add items to the preview, right up until the moment the auction goes live on Sunday 7 January, so check in regularly to build up your watch list.

ONLINE PREVIEW CATALOGUE

The first lots are already available to view in our online preview catalogue! As soon as we receive items at Whisky.Auction, our experts carefully check and photograph them. Every day we add items to the preview, right up until the moment the auction goes live on Sunday 7 January, so check in regularly to build up your watch list.

ISLAND GLORY

Single malts and blends from the length and breadth of Scotland are represented in abundance for our first Massive Miniatures auction of 2018, but here, with more than a whiff of peat smoke, is a taster of some of the Islay and Island lots that have grabbed our attention so far. Lots more added every day so keep watching!

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Get watching, and good luck!
The Whisky.Auction Team

Hi folks, that’s us live with the 93rd auction! Happy bidding!

The Auction ends January 6th, 2019

Happy Bidding!

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Octomore! The biggest, the peatiest, the most exciting, perhaps?  Welcome to the 8th season in this phenomenal run of experimental and diverse styles from the punk rock innovators, Bruichladdich. At a rather unusual age of 8, this whisky is show casing a few more delicate and balanced sides to what Octomore can do and indeed what can be done with it. A big hit of smoke and peat is what you expect, but hidden underneath it’s machismo and unparalleled power is a delicate hit of sweet and spirit-y styles. White chocolate, tequila, caster sugar and lighter, summer citrus notes of lemon and apple. There’s nothing to dislike about this whisky, it’s just a little beauty and if you view yourself as peat freak, get your gums around this thing and report back to me! Cheers.

Check Out These Amazing Awards!!

2017 was a bountiful year with regards to awards and medals for the ImpEx family. We are truly blessed and grateful for these gifts, and we hope you got a chance to enjoy them with us!

Check out some of the highlights below:

Port Askaig received the highest honors – 5 Stars from Paul Pacult’s Spirit Journal! This is a huge deal as he’s one of the toughest critics around!

Tamdhu 10 picked up a Double Gold medal from The Fifty Best! This is a huge honor and continues to show what a fantastic ongoing expression this is.

Last but certainly not least, Exclusive Malts Irish ’03 13yr made it to Whisky Advocate’s Top 10 Winter 2017 Buying Guide! They are very selective when it comes to their recommendations, and they chose well.

And since it’s not too late to get a New Year’s gift, you can still pick this one up for your favorite Irish whiskey lover!

This gorgeous whiskey has taken on a lot of sherry character from the refill sherry hogshead: cherry, prune, chocolate orange, baked pineapple chunks, and toasted spice. A good weighty structure boasting deep citrus intensity, with ginger and pepper snapping at its heels; a sensation only intensified with water. Lush fruits, butterscotch, and milk chocolate, with a finish of lively spices, stone fruits, and zesty orange muffins. (276 bottles) —Jonny McCormick

Lastly, we want to thank you all for being part of our family and partaking in this celebration with us.

We look forward to what 2018 will bring us!

Happy New Year!

Please feel free to reach out for more details on the bottlings: office@impexbev.com

Bowmore 26 Year Old Càrn Mòr Bequest – Chairman’s Legacy

Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Carn Mor

Upcoming Tastings Calendar

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Saturday, January 6th:

Balcones Bourbon

Friday, January 19th:

Scotch Tasting: Glen Scotia & Loch Lomond

Saturday, January 20th:

Scotch Tasting: Abelour

Saturday, January 27th:

Scotch Tasting: Glenlivet

Saturday, February 3rd:

Balcones Bourbon