Single Malt Prices to Rise at least 25% due to Tariff

 so Federal has a Sale

Special Purchase: Benromach 10 YO

Limited Quantity at its lowest-ever price

Starting this month new tariffs on single malt scotches will add at least 25% to the cost of single malts coming into the country.

When they go high, we go low, so we went out and made a special purchase of an award-winning 10 year old , and are offering it at unbelievably low price.

Benromach Distillery, with a hundred years history, had been closed for several years when Gordon & MacPhail bought it in 1993. After substantial improvements they reopened it in 1998 with Prince Charles presiding.

It’s a wonderful Speyside distillery whose products appeal to lovers of highland malts also.

Although Benromachs are peated, the peat and smoke are subtle without any of the medicinally iodine phenolics that you get in many other peated whiskies. It’s a wonderful sherry cask whisky that is light but with so much depth and intricacy that at the 2014 World Whisky Awards, this won the  gold medal as the “Best Speyside Single Malt – 12 Years and Under.”

We think it’s wonderful and will have it open in the store for all to taste.

This special Benromach 10 comes in its own box of burnished gold that makes it a beautiful a gift for any whiskey lover.

And the second-best thing is its price:

Benromach 10 Y.O. 43% Reg. $57.99 –  Now $45

Gift-giving/stock up Special

Case of 6 bottles only 239.94 (39.99)

How low can you go?

Joe Howell

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MANNOCHMORE 11 YEAR OLD 2008
JAMES EADIE
70cl | 56.8%

A wonderfully sherried Mannochmore
from James Eadie’s latest outturn
of single casks.

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CAOL ILA 9 YEAR OLD 2009
JAMES EADIE
70cl | 56.7%

Aged in Palo Cortado sherry casks,
this is one of best indie Caol Ila’s
we’ve ever tasted at N&P.

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Saturday, November 9th 

11AM-6PM

Mystery Single Malt with Sam Filmus 

Master of all things single malt, Keeper of the Quaich, and guiding light of JVS Imports, our friend Sam Filmus returns to The Whisky Shop with a selection of world-class single malts! Sam Filmus’ previous tastings have included some of the rarest and oldest drams ever tasted at The Whisky Shop.

Whether you’re looking for a unique new scotch experience, a hard-to-find international whiskey, or simply thirsty for a taste of single malt, this tasting is sure to delight and surprise.

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Complete your Collection

We’re having a massive sale on ‘Game of Thrones’ branded whiskies, with most 50% to 75% off their original sale price! Even if you’re not a series fan, you can get Lagavulin, Talisker, Clynelish, and more single malt scotches at a fraction of the price during this sale.

Click Here for the Game of Thrones Single Malt Sale

Mark’s Whisky Ramblings 283: Auchentoshan 9 Year Old 2009 Distillery Cask #4389

Mark Dermul, Belgian whisky blogger, tries another Auchentoshan Distillery Cask. Every time Auchentoshan opens a new cask for the visitors, Mark is right there to order a few bottles. For each and every one of them is good to excellent. This one is no different. It’s an Auchentoshan 2009 oloroso sherry cask #4389.

https://youtu.be/z9lSNrq6RqI

MAKE MINE AN OLD FASHIONED: WOODFORD RESERVE BRINGS FLAVOUR TO LIFE WITH UK’S BEST BARS FOR OLD FASHIONED WEEK 

EXPLORE EXPERTLY CURATED EVENTS, EXPERIENCES AND BESPOKE COCKTAILS NATIONWIDE FROM 1 – 10 NOVEMBER 

1 November 2019, London – This Old Fashioned Week, WOODFORD RESERVE®, one of the most celebrated American whiskeys, will be hosting an array of experiences, events and limited edition menus in celebration of the world’s no.1* classic cocktail.

From 1 – 10 November, drinks enthusiasts and cocktail aficionados alike will explore the rich and complex flavour profile of this beloved tipple, as some of the UK’s best bars serve up twists on the original recipe. No one will feel left out or bitter, as Woodford Reserve partners with 285 bars from London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Bristol and Cardiff to showcase the importance of flavour. Thanks to its rich and full-bodied profile, Woodford Reserve will elevate and enhance this classic throughout the celebrations.

A FLAVOURFUL EXPERIENCE

It is widely acknowledged that one’s unique flavour memory is based on the different tastes and aromatics they have experienced throughout their life. Whether you foster a sweet tooth, prefer savoury serves or have a taste for spice, there is a proven, imperceptible link between taste and memory. With over 200 detectable flavour notes, Woodford Reserve’s award-winning Distiller’s Select bourbon will bring these to life through its 5 key flavour profiles; grain, wood, sweet aromatics, fruit and floral and spice.

OLD FASHIONED FIVE

Made with just a handful of ingredients, the Old Fashioned cocktail demands a flavourful, American whiskey base. Often heralded as the ‘bartender’s bourbon’, being the preferred choice for the Old Fashioned in 9 out of 10 of the world’s best bars*, Woodford Reserve is working alongside some of the UK’s leading bartenders to create a map across the UK this Old Fashioned Week.

Kicking off in London, Soho institution Swift will be serving up a sweet take on an Old Fashioned called the ‘Timber’, inspired by Woodford Reserve’s sweet aromatic flavour notes. For those staying locally, check out Murder Inc’s grain influenced, ‘Oryzae Does It Mate!’ while spice lovers can head down to Discount Suit Company where they can experience a spicy, ‘Fast and Loose’ amongst Spitalfields scenesters and City pros. Finally, minimalist icons, Three Sheets, will offer a woody twist with their nutty alternative labelled ‘Whiskey + Milk’ as Islington haunt Homeboy list a fruity ‘Orchard Old Fashioned’.

Mia Johansson, co-owner of Swift, Soho comments: “Woodford Reserve really is the perfect base for all kinds of twists on the Old Fashioned, our most popular serve. We’ve taken inspiration from the ‘sweet aromatics’ flavour segment of Distiller’s Select – the backbone of the complex whiskey flavour – to craft a complex, wholesome Old Fashioned with notes directly from the award-winning mashbill. We’re delighted to have partnered with Woodford Reserve for Old Fashioned Week and look forward to welcoming cocktail lovers from across the country.”

AN OLD FASHIONED WITH A NEW TWIST: FROM RRP £32.00

Creating an authentic Old Fashioned to pair with the indulgent delights of parties and gatherings couldn’t be easier with one of two distinct gift packs. Choose from either one, featuring both the 60ml Woodford Reserve Old Fashioned Cocktail Syrup and the award-winning 700ml Woodford Reserve Distiller’s Select Bourbon (available from selected Waitrose and Amazon stores from £32), or the other that comes complete with Old Fashioned glassware and a 200ml bottle of Woodford Reserve (available from selected Sainsbury’s stores at £20). 

Discover the best bars in the UK to enjoy an Old Fashioned at:

https://www.woodfordreserve.com/oldfashionedweek/

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Notes:

*Drinks International, ‘The World’s best-selling classic cocktails 2019’, (04/01/2019) 

Where to enjoy Woodford Reserve this Old Fashioned Week: 

NATIONWIDE

1. Bermondsey Pub Company (60 venues)
2. Be At One (38 venues)
3. Brasserie Blanc and White Brasserie Company (36 venues)
4. Browns (24 venues)
5. Malmaison (14 venues)

LONDON

1. London Edition
2. Maison Bab
3. Dishoom
4. Mr Fogg’s Tavern
5. Mr Fogg’s House of Botanicals
6. London Cocktail Club
7. Murder Inc.
8. Swift
9. Homeboy
10. Three Sheets
11. Discount Suit Company

MANCHESTER

1. Bar Brass at Hotel Gotham
2. Science and Industry
3. Wood & Co
4. Cottonopolis

BRISTOL

1. Filthy XIII
2. HMSS
3. Red Light

GLASGOW

1. Kelvingrove Café

EDINBURGH

1. The Voyage of Buck
2. The Last Word Saloon

CARDIFF

1. Lab 22
2. Mocka Lounge

About Woodford Reserve:

Tucked in the heart of thoroughbred country in Versailles, Kentucky lives the historic Woodford Reserve Distillery, the birthplace of Woodford Reserve. A National Historic Landmark, the Woodford Reserve Distillery represents craftsmanship with a balance of historic heritage and modern practices. Woodford Reserve is a product of the Brown-Forman Corporation, a premier producer and marketer of fine quality beverage alcohol brands including Jack Daniel’s, Finlandia, Korbel, Tequila Herradura, Sonoma-Cutrer, and Chambord. Please enjoy your bourbon responsibly. To learn more about Woodford Reserve, visit us www.woodfordreserve.com or www.facebook.com/woodfordreserve.

Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon

43.2% ABV

Proof: 86.4

Appearance: Clean, brilliant honey amber.

Nose: Heavy with rich dried fruit, hints of mint and oranges covered with a dusting of cocoa. Faint vanilla and tobacco spice.

Taste: Rich, chewy, rounded and smooth, with complex citrus, cinnamon and cocoa. Toffee, caramel, chocolate and spice notes abound.

Finish: Silky smooth, almost creamy at first with a long, warm satisfying tail 

About Brown Forman

For more than 145 years, Brown-Forman Corporation has enriched the experience of life by responsibly building fine quality beverage alcohol brands, including Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey, Jack Daniel’s & Cola, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Fire, Gentleman Jack, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel, Finlandia, Korbel, el Jimador, Woodford Reserve, Old Forester, Canadian Mist, Herradura, New Mix, Sonoma-Cutrer, Early Times, Chambord, BenRiach, GlenDronach and Glenglassaugh. Brown-Forman’s brands are supported by nearly 4,600 employees and sold in approximately 160 countries worldwide. For more information about the company, please visit http://www.brown-forman.com/.

Woodford Reserve is a registered trademark. ©2019 Brown-Forman Distillery, Inc. All rights reserved.

Your friends at Woodford Reserve remind you to Drink Responsibly.

W.L. WELLER C.Y.P.B. WIN BEST IN CLASS

12 Other Buffalo Trace Spirits Receive Medals at 2019 New York World Wine & Spirits Competition

FRANKFORT, KY (Oct. 22, 2019) – Following the results of the 2019 New York World Wine & Spirits Competition (NYWSC), 14 Buffalo Trace Distillery spirits were awarded medals.

W.L. Weller Craft Your Perfect Bourbon (C.Y.P.B.) Bourbon top the list of medals with Double Gold Best in Class Medals. W.L. Weller C.Y.B.P. received Best Straight Bourbon.

In addition to the two Double Gold medals, the spirits produced at Buffalo Trace Distillery received 12 other medals. The brands were awarded as follows:

• Stagg Jr. Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey – Gold
• W.L. Weller Special Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey – Gold
• Col. E.H. Taylor Jr. Kentucky Single Barrel Whiskey – Gold
• Col. E.H. Taylor Jr. Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey – Silver
• Col. E.H. Taylor Jr. Kentucky Small Batch Whiskey – Silver
• Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey – Silver
• Eagle Rare 10yr Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey – Silver
• Elmer T. Lee Kentucky Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey – Silver
• W.L. Weller 12yr Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey – Silver
• Old Weller Antique 107 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey – Silver
• Benchmark Old No. 8 Kentucky Straight Bourbon – Silver
• Buffalo Trace Distillery Bourbon Cream Liqueur – Silver

The NYWSC competition is committed to three principles, legacy, integrity and experience. Through these principles, the spirits are judged by the industry’s most trusted authorities.

“To receive 13 medals at the New York World Wine and Spirits Competition is an honor,” Master Distiller Harlen Wheatley said. “These medals showcase the team effort that goes into our products.”

Results from the 2019 New York World Wine & Spirits Competition can be found at https://www.nywscomp.com/results/

To find more information about Buffalo Trace brands, please visit https://www.buffalotracedistillery.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 as well as is 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.

Jim Murray’s  Whisky Bible 2020 Announces The Last Drop Distillers As Winner of Two Categories 

Louisville, KY, October 2019 –The Last Drop Distillers, with a mission to seek out parcels of rare and exceptional spirits, announces its success as winner of two awards in Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2020:  The Last Drop 56-Year-Old Blend took the Blended Scotch 26-50+ Year Category and the eagerly awaited Release No 17, the 1977 Dumbarton won Single Grain of the Year. Containing over 4,600 detailed, professionally analysed and easy-to-understand tasting notes on the world’s leading whiskies, the book highlights only the very best in the field. This 2020 edition marks the 17^th year of the annual publication.

Rebecca Jago, managing director of The Last Drop said of the news, “We are so thrilled to see not one, but two of our releases receive such accolades. It is also wonderful to celebrate our success alongside our fellow Sazerac brands which took the top three spots in Murray’s World Whisk(e)y of the Year: Barton 1972 Full Proof Straight Bourbon, William LaRue Weller 125.7 Proof Bourbon and Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye 128.8 Proof.” 

Murray called the 56-year-old blended Scotch whisky, “One of those whiskies there is not enough time in the day for.” He describes it as, “a naturally perfumed sweetness mixes with the most rounded mix of corn oil, muscovado, sugar and soft vanilla. But the secret ingredient is the salty aroma…”

The soon to be released Dumbarton 1977 from The Last Drop Distillers was described as “almost a cross between a high-class bourbon and rye blend, the Demarara sugars magically crisp and clean.” He continued saying, “How can a delivery of a whisky over 40 years old be this salivating? This clean? Last Drop have been and done it again. They’ve …found a near faultless barrel from what was once, before it was needlessly destroyed, a near faultless grain distillery…This spent 42 years in oak, giving it plenty of time to go wrong. Nothing did, so you have a pristine example…remained in a warehouse seeking perfection…and as near as finding it.”

The Last Drop 56-Year-Old Blended Scotch Whisky

The 56 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky comprises over 60% Single Malts and is a truly remarkable example of balance, wearing its age with grace and dignity. Launched in September with only enough liquid for 732 bottles, this marks The Last Drop’s 16^th release within their esteemed portfolio.

The release has an SRP of $4,350. US stockists can be found at www.lastdropdistillers.com/stockists.

The Last Drop 1977 Dumbarton

Following its accolade of Scotch Grain of the Year, The Last Drop Distillers is looking forward to sharing further details regarding our forthcoming release No 17, The Last Drop 1977 Dumbarton Single Grain: with an estimated outturn of only 150 bottles, this extremely rare bottling will be on sale before Christmas this year.

About The Last Drop Distillers

The Last Drop Distillers specialises in discovering and hand bottling the finest, rarest and most exclusive spirits from remote cellars and warehouses across Scotland and the rest of the world. The team’s quest is rigorous and painstaking, choosing not only liquids that are old and rare, but also fresh and delicious; a juxtaposition that makes The Last Drop portfolio truly unique. In 2016, The Last Drop was acquired by the Sazerac Company, one of America’s oldest family owned, privately held distillers.

www.lastdropdistillers.com

The collection includes:

• Release XVII The Last Drop 1977 Dumbarton Single Grain Scotch Whisky – Coming December 2019
• Release XVI The Last Drop 56 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky
• Release XV The Last Drop 1969 Glenrothes Single Malt Scotch Whisky
• Release XIV The Last Drop 1925 Hors d’Âge Grande Champagne Cognac
• Release XIII The Last Drop 1982 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• Release XII The Last Drop 1968 Glenrothes
• Release XI The Last Drop Port Duo 1870 & 1970
• Release X The Last Drop 1971 Vintage Blended Scotch Whisky
• Release IX The Last Drop 1947 Hors d’âge Cognac
• Release VIII The Last Drop 1972 Lochside Single Grain Scotch Whisky
• Release VII The Last Drop 1961 Dumbarton Single Grain Scotch Whisky
• Release VI The Last Drop 50 Year Old Double Matured Blended Scotch Whisky
• Release V The Last Drop 1967 Glen Garioch Single Malt Scotch Whisky
• Release IV The Last Drop 48 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky
• Release III The Last Drop 50 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky
• Release II The Last Drop 1950 Finest Aged Cognac
• Release I The Last Drop 1960 Blended Scotch Whisky

Why you need Japanese Mizunara Oak Casks

Japanese Mizunara Oak is perhaps one of the rarest oaks used in storing whisky, indeed more scarce than European or American, and so much more expensive than the rest…

The wonderful story of Mizunara Oak…

Its story begins in World War Two. During the war, much like most other countries, Japan had no access to imports, making whisky maturation from ‘traditional’ barrels nearly impossible. Although whisky itself was not of the most importance during this time, its consumption levels increased as it was becoming the main drink consumed by the Japanese army. Therefore, producers had an increase of demand and little imported oak to mature whiskies.

Japanese whisky distillers had to find an alternative, which lead to using Japanese Mizunara oak. This alternative made perfect sense, why import when you could just use local oak instead. This eventually led to the widespread use of Japanese oak within the whisky world, or better known globally as “Mizunara Oak”.

The supply of this oak was not without its initial struggles; the two hundred year wait to make a proper cask, the shape of the tree and whether it is more prone to leakage are just some examples of what the Japanese had to deal with. Up until very recently, Mizunara oak was deemed to be below the standard of American and European oaks. Ask any self-proclaimed whisky expert and they’ll tell you Mizunara oak is at the highest level of prestige and is deemed the finest oak to mature whiskies. 

Why is Mizunara Oak so different (and so much more expensive) than traditional oaks?!?

Firstly, its flavour profile widely differs from that of a traditional barrel. When left to mature correctly, a Mizunara aged whisky offers predominantly fresh fruit, cocoa nibs, coconut, vanilla, floral honey, and blossom. It also contains a subtle hint of Japanese incense (known as “Kara”) and spices, including nutmeg, mace, clove, which all get added to the whisky. To achieve this, maturation takes roughly twenty years but can be much lower.

Its expense comes purely from its prestige and rarity. Mizunara oak is extremely well-regarded and seen as very luxurious and superior. Limited supply is also an issue regarding its price, as Mizunara oak is tough to source, even in Japan. The Whisky Cask Company offers virgin Mizunara casks, which will genuinely enhance and greatly increase the value of any whisky matured within the casks. It is also one of the only companies that offer an investment into this cask, which should lead to even higher returns. 

Why is it good for keeping whisky? 

The unique flavour profile previously stated is a good start, combine this with the exclusivity of the wood makes it the best option for storing whisky. Its exclusivity helps increase the selling price, as even partly blending the Mizunara whisky with another significantly increases its cost and appeal. Pure bottles can sell for $1000+. Most of the whisky matured in Mizunara oak is sold exclusively in Japan, meaning casks and bottles outside of Japan will sell for much more.

The Whisky Cask Company brings the Finest Scotch to a Global Market. For additional information, visit www.whiskycaskcompany.com.

World’s first regulated whisky fund reaches the UK

The Single Malt Fund – the world’s first regulated and publicly listed single malt whisky fund – has arrived in the UK.

Supervised by the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority and listed on the Nordic Growth Market (NGM) exchange in Stockholm, Sweden, The Single Malt Fund aims  to raise a maximum € 25 M, and has already started to collect capital from Sweden’s retail investors.

Having been operational for six months, the next phase of growth will see the Fund targeting professional investors via UK wealth managers and family offices, with a minimum investment of €100,000 per investor.

As the only regulated and listed ‘passion pursuit’ on the market, The Single Malt Fund is aiming to tap into a growing demand among high net worth individuals for investing in alternative assets as part of a balanced portfolio approach.

Over the period from December 2014 to June 2019, Rare Whisky 101’s leading index for rare whisky, the Apex 1000 Index, which tracks the best performing 1000 bottles of rare whisky, rose by 162.22%, outperforming the Liv-Ex Fine Wine 1000 (39.58%), FTSE 100 (13.09%), Brent Crude (11.09%) and Gold (19.16%).

Since launching earlier this year, The Single Malt Fund has established its headquarters in Dublin and recruited Ed Forrest a senior executive with over 25 years’ experience at LVMH and Diageo, to run operations for the Fund, including responsibility for buying and selling whisky for the Fund. Three of the Fund’s most notable investments to date include:

• A cask of 1977 Littlemill – some of the oldest available single malt whisky from the oldest distillery in Scotland.
• Port Ellen 37 YO: a once in a generation cask whisky. Only 174 bottles released worldwide.
• A full collection of the Midleton Very Rare releases. The most prized collection of Irish whiskey available.

Unlike other whisky-focused funds, The Single Malt Fund’s whisky under management will also be made available for sale as and when it realises its investments. The Fund’s current investment strategy is focused on turning over 60% of its stock per year. Sales of its rare and collectible whisky will be managed through an online store which will launch early in January, when the Fund plans to start turning over its investments.

A key characteristic of the Fund’s investment strategy is that it focuses on buying from the primary market, including producers, distillers and distributors, below the market price, using the margin to hedge against secondary market price fluctuations.

Single Malt Fund CEO Christian Svantesson said:

“The Single Malt Fund is unique in that we are not only creating a vehicle for whisky enthusiasts to invest in whisky. We are also allowing them to indulge in their passion by providing first access to bottles of rare and collectable whisky once the Fund decides to sell.

“By launching this fund, we are tapping into a growing demand among high net worth individuals for investing in alternative assets such as art, wine, cars and watches. However, unlike any other passion pursuit, The Single Malt Fund is regulated and listed on a public exchange, making our investment process fully transparent. We believe that this strong corporate governance, aligned to whisky’s strong performance in the secondary market, will appeal to the clients of wealth managers and family offices, offering a truly unique investment proposition.”

For more information, visit www.thesinglemaltfund.com

UNPLUGGED & DISTILLED… 

Balcones Distilling partners with Texan singer-songwriter Jarrod Dickenson for UK Tour 

A Waco-born distillery with a Waco-born songwriter: Unplugged & Distilled Tour

22^nd November – 7^th December 2019

Lovers of good whisky and great music know what a perfect pairing the two make – a pleasure for the senses. This season, trailblazing Texas distillery Balcones Distilling has partnered with renowned Texas singer-songwriter Jarrod Dickenson for his long-awaited UK tour, to create the idyllic Texas partnership for whisky and music lovers.

Both hailing from Waco, Texas, Dickenson and Balcones have much in common to share and celebrate together: a gathering of some of the finest sensory stimulation to come from The Lone Star State, brought together by a passion for being individual, creating their own paths and being recognised as the finest examples of curation and craft within their cultural circles.

Kicking off in November, Dickenson’s 13 date UK tour will offer fans the chance to hear him playing past and present hits in an acoustic setting, whilst savouring a dram of Balcones award-winning range of whiskies: from Baby Blue, made with roasted Texas blue corn, to Texas Rye 100 and the much-celebrated Texas Single Malt.

For this tour, fans will get to see Dickenson performing entirely acoustically in small, intimate spaces that have been hand picked to fit with the performance and ambience. No band, no electric guitars or much electricity at all – just two voices, a few acoustic instruments and one microphone. His set list will comprise new material, as well as some old favourites and tunes written by his idols. All presented in a manner in which they were written – Unplugged….

Spirits have long been associated with music and creativity, Balcones being no exception with regular live music stars performing at the distillery’s seasonal events and celebrations. During Dickenson’s tour, every guest will have the chance to enjoy a dram of Balcones during the gig – Distilled….

To add to the musical delight of each gig, American folk singer Darrin Bradbury will be opening each show, ahead of Dickenson’s set.

A third dimension of the tour – adding cultural relevance and originality – is the involvement of Irish artist Mark Reihill, who has designed all of the artwork for the tour. Mark is best known for his work with the famed cocktail bar, The Dead Rabbit in New York, as well as the award-winning comic book series ‘Off Girl’. Aside from his artist talents, Mark is a devoted lover of both music and whisky.

The tour schedule is as follows:

The Cavendish Arms, London:                        Friday 22^nd November

Broadhempston Church, Totnes:                    Saturday 23^rd November

Henry Tudor House, Shrewsbury:                     Sunday 24^th November

Gullivers, Manchester:                                     Monday 25^th November

The Lantern, Halifax:                                        Wednesday 27^th November

Waterfront Studio, Norwich:                            Thursday 28^th November

The Cavendish Arms, London:                        Friday 29^th November

Prohibition Recording Studios, Liverpool:        Saturday 30^th November

The Blue Arrow, Glasgow:                               Sunday 1^st December

Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh:                            Monday 2^nd December

The Cluny 2, Newcastle:                                  Tuesday 3^rd December

Rough Trade, Bristol:                                        Thursday 5^th December

Ulster Sports Club, Belfast:                               Saturday 7^th December

The tour is selling out fast, with five shows already sold out! For more information or if you’re wanting to purchase tickets, go to: Jarrod Dickenson UK tour 2019

For more information about Balcones Distilling, visit: BalconesDistilling.com