Thursday, June 13th 5-7PM: 

Tomatin with Ambassador Scott Adamson  

Billed as ‘the softer side of the Highlands,’ Tomatin has produced some of the finest Single Malt Scotches in the world since their founding in 1897. Most recently their single malts swept the board at the 2019 San Francisco World Spirit Competition, with seven Double Gold wins and four Gold awards cementing a decade of success in whiskey competition. Presented by Tomatin Scotch Global Ambassador Scott Adamson, this tasting will feature new and rare drams by the distillery.

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Due to popular demand here is an episode of the show devoted to Independently bottled Bunnah. Part 1 looks at young-ish bottlings and the following episode will look at some older bottlings.

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BUFFALO TRACE DISTILLERY RELEASES NEXT INSTALLMENT IN OLD CHARTER OAK SERIES, FRENCH OAK 

New Addition will Continue the Exploration of the Role Oak Plays

in Making Great Whiskey

FRANKFORT, Franklin County, Ky (May 30, 2019) – Old Charter Oak French Oak is the latest release from Buffalo Trace Distillery as it continues to explore oak tree varietals. Late last year Buffalo Trace announced its Old Charter Oak series, a collection exploring the different taste profiles of barrels obtained from trees grown in different countries, climates and soil.  The Old Charter Oak collection is designed to explore, honor, and celebrate the role of oak in making great whiskey. The oak trees used for this brand vary by country of origin, or species, or U.S. state. Some barrels are even made from century oaks, 100, 200, or 300 year old oak trees.

For the newest release, Buffalo Trace obtained a small number of barrels from France in 2007, and filled them with its Mash #1, the same mashbill used to make Buffalo Trace, Eagle Rare, and several other award-winning bourbons at the Distillery.  The Old Charter Oak French Oak has now been bottled and will be available at retail in late June.

Tasting notes for the French Oak describe it as having a nose of vanilla with hints of apricot, cherry, and rose petal.  The palate is a thick and creamy maple syrup, with the oak flavor coming through. A long finish of chocolate and toasted oak round it out.

This is the second release in the Old Charter Oak Collection. The first release, Mongolian Oak, was released late last year.  All the Old Charter Oak Bourbon series will be released over time, with a third release scheduled for later this year.  Subsequent releases are planned a few times each year, indefinitely.  “We’re excited to release our second bourbon in this ground breaking series.  As of now, we have bourbon aging for the Old Charter Oak collection scheduled for release now through 2030, but we’ll keep producing more each year for more new whiskeys beyond that,” said Kris Comstock, senior marketing director.

By Federal standards, bourbon is required to be aged in a new, charred oak container. But there is no specification it must be American white oak, it’s just that nearly all bourbons made today are aged in white oak.

Old Charter is a brand that has always celebrated the central role that oak plays in making great whiskey, given its namesake. The brand dates back to 1874, when Adam and Ben Chapeze created the bourbon, naming it in honor of the Charter Oak tree, a famous symbol of American independence and free spirit, which grew in Connecticut in the 12^th or 13^th century until it fell in a storm in 1856.

Old Charter changed owners a few times, until it was purchased by Buffalo Trace Distillery in 1999.  The existing Old Charter Bourbon is still produced by parent company Sazerac and there are no plans to discontinue it. The Old Charter Oak series is an upscale brand extension, much like Buffalo Trace has done with its E. H. Taylor, Jr, line.

The suggested retail pricing for the French Oak is $69.99, but the different oak varieties released over the years will have different price points, all in a similar range.  Like the Mongolian Oak release, the French Oak supplies will be limited. Packaging for the French Oak will be similar to the Mongolian Oak, with an upscale look consisting of a glass bottle with a cork finish. Each bottle will have an oak medallion on the front depicting the Charter Oak tree.

The Old Charter Oak French Oak is 92 proof.  More information can be found about the Old Charter Oak series www.oldcharteroak.com

About Buffalo Trace Distillery

Buffalo Trace Distillery is an American family-owned company based in Frankfort, Franklin County, Kentucky. The Distillery’s rich tradition dates back to 1773 and includes such legends as E.H. Taylor, Jr., George T. Stagg, Albert B. Blanton, Orville Schupp, and Elmer T. Lee.  Buffalo Trace Distillery is a fully operational Distillery producing bourbon, rye and vodka on site and is a National Historic Landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Distillery has won 21 distillery titles since 2000 from such notable publications as Whisky Magazine, Whisky Advocate Magazine and Wine Enthusiast Magazine. Its Col. E. H. Taylor, Jr. Four Grain Bourbon was named World Whiskey of the Year by Jim Murray’s Whiskey Bible 2018.  Buffalo Trace Distillery has also garnered more than 500 awards for its wide range of premium whiskies. To learn more about Buffalo Trace Distillery visit www.buffalotracedistillery.com

9th Anniversary Celebration Free Tours, BBQ, and More

As a thank you to our friends and supporters we will be offering:

• Free tours from 1pm to 5pm (held every hour on the hour)
• Mr. Mason’s tasty BBQ will be available for $15 a plate
• Cocktails and local craft beer in our tasting room
• Tastings and Cocktails tents, as well as tables for eating setup in the front parking lot

This year’s 9th Anniversary Whiskey our first bottling of Arkansas Single Malt. Distilled from 100% malted barley and aged for two years in ex-bourbon casks and finished for one year in a cognac cask.

• $69.99 per 750ml bottle
• 94 proof
• Goes on sale at 11am on Saturday the 22nd
• Available only at the distillery tasting room

9th Anniversary Masterclass

Rock Town’s 9th Anniversary Barrelhouse Masterclass is a seated tasting hosted by founder and head distiller Phil Brandon at the distillery. During the tasting, you’ll learn all the details about Rock Town’s award winning whiskeys, including production, aging to tasting. The tasting will include the 9th Anniversary Single Malt and 3 un-released Rock Town whiskeys:

• 9th Anniversary Single Malt Whiskey
• Peach Smoked Bourbon Whiskey at cask strength
• 5-year-old Straight Rye Whiskey at cask strength
• 5-year-old Straight Four Grain Sour Mash Bourbon at cask strength

Tasting starts at 6:30pm on Saturday, June 22rd. Space is extremely limited for the tasting and the cost is $60 per person. Tasting reservations can be made at here

Glendronach 1992 26 Year Old
The Whisky Shop Exclusive

Scotchwhisky.com recently scored this gorgeous expression from Glendronach a massive 90/100.

“A belter of a Sherried ‘Dronach. Recommended for that special occasion.”

70cl / 50% abv

£239.00
“The sort of dram that makes you say, ‘I Want More’.” – Scotchwhisky.com

Find out why this beautifully rich whisky is a must for any collection.

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Buachaille Etive Mòr – 40 Year Old

Blended Scotch Whisky Berry Bros & Rudd

£450

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I normally like to give a little info in here…but i don’t know much about this one. It’s originally from Bruichladdich. It’s bog on sherry and it’s 58.5%. Enjoy

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REDBREAST DREAM CASK PEDRO XIMÉNEZ EDITION SELLS OUT IN RECORD TIME

Pictured: Redbreast Dream Cask Pedro Ximénez Edition #BottleKill at Midleton Distillery 

Irish Distillers, makers of some of the world’s most well-known and successful Irish whiskeys, has announced that the limited-edition Redbreast Dream Cask Pedro Ximénez Edition, released to mark World Whisky Day 2019, has sold out in 14 minutes. Launched exclusively through the Redbreast Birdhouse at 3.00pm on 27^th May, all 924 bottles of Redbreast Dream Cask Pedro Ximénez Edition were sold by 3:14pm – at a rate of over 65 bottles per minute.

Billy Leighton, Master Blender at Irish Distillers, commented: “In addition to selling out in record time, Redbreast Dream Cask Pedro Ximénez Edition has been bought by people from many parts of the globe. From Ireland to Taiwan and many places in between, we’re delighted that so many Birdhouse members will soon be able to share and enjoy this exceptional creation.” 

The Birdhouse is the Redbreast online members’ club and gives Irish whiskey fans exclusive access to limited edition releases, information on the Redbreast family, interviews from the Midleton Masters and bespoke Redbreast gifts. Redbreast Dream Cask Pedro Ximénez Edition is the second in a series of limited-edition Redbreast Irish whiskeys planned for the coming years, which will be sold exclusively through The Birdhouse.

Click here to visit The Redbreast Birdhouse. 

Notes 

Redbreast Dream Cask Pedro Ximénez Edition tasting notes, by Head Blender Billy Leighton

Aroma: full rich aroma of liquorice and treacle toffee, giving cover to vanilla sweetness and a concentrate of caramelised dried fruits. Cinnamon and clove acknowledge the presence of the ex-bourbon influence whilst hazelnut and almond nuttiness adds to the complexity delivered by the fine old Pedro Ximénez Butt from Jerez

Taste: A rich viscose mouthful of satisfyingly assertive spices combined with sweet ripe fruit. The liquorice notes slowly evolve to reveal those typical exotic fruits and berries which define the Redbreast style

Finish: Rich and long with those familiar Redbreast berries, slow to fade 

About Irish Distillers

Irish Distillers is Ireland’s leading supplier of spirits and wines and producer of the world’s most well-known and successful Irish whiskeys. Led by Jameson, our brands are driving the global renaissance of Irish whiskey. Jameson is the world’s fastest-growing Irish whiskey, experiencing 29 years of consecutive growth and hitting sales of 7.3m cases in 2018. Our brands are exported to 130+ markets, with over 80 of those experiencing double- or triple-digit growth.

Irish Distillers was formed in 1966, when a merger took place between John Power & Son, John Jameson & Son and Cork Distilleries Company. In 1988 Irish Distillers joined Pernod Ricard, gaining access to unprecedented levels of investment and an extensive global distribution network. Since 2012, we have invested over €250m to double our production and bottling capacity to meet global demand for our products.

We employ over 600 people across our operations in Cork and Dublin. 

About Pernod Ricard

Pernod Ricard is the world’s n°2 in wines and spirits with consolidated Sales of €8,987 million in FY18. 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, Malibu liqueur, Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes, as well Jacob’s Creek, Brancott Estate, Campo Viejo and Kenwood wines. Pernod Ricard employs a workforce of approximately 18,900 people and operates through a decentralised organisation, with 6 “Brand Companies” and 86 “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.

Father’s Day Dinner

Isle Of Jura Single Malts

Parker’s Restaurant

Omni Parker Hotel, 60 School St, Boston, MA 02108 

Sunday, June 16th. 6:30 P.M.

Reservations Required. 617-725-1600

With June upon us Father’s Day will be here soon as well. This event will sell out quickly. Although it is on Father’s Day, do not hesitate to bring your mother, a friend, girl friend, sister, or any one else to this  great evening. The whiskies are exceptional, the food is always wonderful and the service is great. The price is amazing so enjoy and appreciate a special night. When Frank Weber has an event, he makes sure everyone enjoys.

Isle Of Jura Single Malt Dinner

Another Parker’S Restaurant Special Event

Three-Cheese Herb-And Honey Spread

Served with Jura 10 Year

Horseradish & Parsley Stuffed Rib-Eye Roast

with Crushed Potatoes & Peas

Served with Orin Swift Cellars 8 Years In The Desert

Cantaloupe Sorbet

Warm Cucumbers With Spring Herbs

Served with Jura Seven Wood

Chocolate Mousse with Cointreau & Chocolate Shards

Served with Jura 18 Year

$59.00 Per Person Plus Tax and Gratuity

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The Perspective Series

Wine & Spirits Merchants Berry Bros & Rudd and award winning photographer Lindsay Robertson have collaborated to produce this collectable new range of blended malts. The Perspective Series brings two art forms together, whisky making and photography. Four well aged malts have been bottled for Series no 1, each beautifully presented with a Scottish landscape image taken by Lindsay.

Sandwood Bay – 21 Year Old

£84

The Cullins – 25 Year Old

£142

Rannoch Moor – 35 Year Old

£245