Whiskies for a World Whisky Day with a difference

Saturday 16^th May marks the ninth World Whisky Day which happens every third Saturday in May. However this year our World Whisky Day celebrations will be different and most likely from the comfort of our own homes, so here’s some ideas for some great whiskies to try.

Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban 14 Years Old, £52

A popular whisky in Glenmorangie’s extra mature range and two years older than its predecessor, Quinta Ruban is a bold and velvety 14-year-old Highland whisky, with flavours of Seville orange and dark chocolate shining through stronger than ever. Glenmorangie is renowned for pioneering the art of extra-maturation. For this single malt, the whisky is first aged in bourbon casks, then finished in ruby port pipes and barriques from Portugal. Enjoy neat, with a little water or 2-3 large rocks of ice, for the perfect serve.

Available through www.clos19.com  www.glenmorangie.com

Ardbeg An Oa, £49

An Oa – part of Ardbeg’s core range of whiskies – is named after the Mull of Oa in the south west of Islay where the distillery is situated. The whisky is singularly rounded due to time spent in the bespoke oak Gathering Vat where whiskies from several cask types – including; sweet Pedro Ximénez; spicy virgin charred oak; and intense ex-bourbon casks, amongst others, mingle unhurriedly. The result is a dram with smoky power, mellowed by a delectable, smooth sweetness and a truly untamed single malt. Ideal for those whisky lovers who prefer a more peaty, smoky dram.

Available through www.clos19.com.  www.ardbeg.com

Glenmorangie Signet, £168

For the ultimate indulgent treat, Glenmorangie Signet is the richest whisky in Glenmorangie’s range. Released in 2009 as the world’s first single malt whisky made with dark roasted chocolate malt barley, it’s unique fusion of scarce and exceptional whiskies make it one of the most prestigious drams available. Perfect for pairing with dark chocolate.

Available through www.clos19.com.   www.glenmorangie.com

Responsible Drinking:

Glenmorangie, Ardbeg and Balcones advocate responsible drinking and suggest that drinkers savour whiskies in moderation and in line with recommended daily guidelines for alcohol consumption.

TINCUP^® Whiskey celebrates category boom ahead of World Whisky Day

Follow your adventurous spirit this World Whisky Day,Saturday 16^th May, by enjoying a dram straight from the Colorado mountains to experience why American Whiskey has continued to grow in popularity.

The American Whiskey category is as popular as ever and has seen further growth in the last year (Source: Forbes), so this World Whisky Day is the ideal time to celebrate with a TINCUP^® Whiskey, the perfect example of this exciting and flavourful spirit.

TINCUP^® Whiskey is a celebration of the rugged spirit of the Colorado mountain lifestyle. It is named after Tincup, an old mining town set on the Western Slope of Colorado, which itself was named after the tin cups from which the miners drank their daily whiskey following a shift in the depths of the Rocky Mountains. TINCUP honours this heritage with its rugged hexagonal bottle that is deeply embossed with mountain references. The bottle is also topped with a traditionally styled tin cup that can be used for sipping and sharing the whiskey.

TINCUP^® Whiskey was created by distilling legend and true American mountain man Jess Graber, it is made from a unique blend of Mid-Western rye, corn and malt. Its unusually high rye content at 32% provides a bolder, spicier flavour profile compared to ordinary bourbons, and preferred by leading bartenders for its strength of flavor when mixed in cocktails.

Aged in new charred American white oak barrels, it is bottled at 42% abv in Colorado using pure Rocky Mountain water. On the nose, TINCUP evokes notes of citrus, black pepper and ginger snaps. On the palate, TINCUP brings rye spice, cinnamon and caramel.

TINCUP is best enjoyed with friends for the perfect ending to any adventure or recently, as part of your virtual social catch ups while you’re planning the next one. Sip neat or with a few ice cubes, or use as a base for classic whiskey cocktails like the Manhattan and the Old Fashioned. TINCUP is also perfect as part of a Boilermaker serve – paired with a quality IPA or lager.

TINCUP^® Whiskey is available from Asda or online at Amazon, Master of Malt and The Whiskey Exchange.

Notes 

About TINCUP^® American Whiskey

TINCUP^® American Whiskey is the creation of distilling legend Jess Graber, founder of Stranahan’s^® Whiskey, Colorado’s first (legal) whiskey. Made from a unique blend of corn, rye and malt, its high rye content provides a bolder, spicier flavor profile compared to ordinary bourbons.  Aged in new charred American white oak barrels, TINCUP^® is bottled in Colorado using pure Rocky Mountain water. For more information, please visit www.tincupwhiskey.com.  On social media, please like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TINCUPWhiskeyUK, follow us on Twitter at @TINCUPWhiskeyUK and Instagram @TINCUPWhiskeyUK.

2020 SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION RECOGNIZES FOUR SAZERAC CANADIAN WHISKIES

Montreal (May 6, 2020) –Mister Sam Blended Whisky was awarded a Gold Medal at the 2020 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Two other Canadian whiskies produced at the Old Montreal Distillery, received Silver Medals: Caribou Crossing, the world’s first single barrel Canadian whisky, and Royal Canadian Blended Whisky.   High River Canadian Blended Whisky received a Bronze Medal.

The Gold Medal winning Mister Sam Blended Whisky is a tribute to the greatest whisky man of the 20th century Mr. Sam Bronfman of Seagram. This is a highly limited release, released just once a year. Sazerac’s world-renowned Master Blender, Drew Mayville, created this exclusive blend for Mister Sam, and hand-selected the individual barrels for Caribou Crossing Single Barrel Canadian Whisky.

Throughout four days of highly controlled blind tastings, the experienced judging panels evaluated each product on an individual basis and determined which entries are worthy of a Gold, Silver, or Bronze Medal.

Mister Sam, Caribou Crossing, Royal Canadian and High River are from Sazerac’s Old Montreal Distillery in Canada.

Full results have been released and published on the San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC) website www.sfspiritscomp.com.

About Sazerac

Sazerac is one of America’s oldest family owned, privately held distillers with operations in the United States in Louisiana, Kentucky, Indiana, Virginia, Tennessee, Maine, New Hampshire, South Carolina, Maryland, California, and global operations in the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, India, Australia and Canada. For more information on Sazerac, please visit www.sazerac.com.

Tickets are available!~

Make sure you don’t miss out on what again promises to be a very special edition of Maltstock!

So if you haven’t done so already, get relaxed and get your Maltstock ticket here.
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The Loch Fyne Blend
£24.00

Using the knowledge we’ve gained from speaking to our customers for over 24 years, we’ve created a spirits-shelf staple – a whisky we like to call ‘the malt drinker’s blend’!

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Originally trademarked in 1888, Four Roses quickly established itself as one of America’s most popular whiskey brands. The whiskies are produced at the historic Four Roses Distillery, built in 1910 in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. They create ten distinct whiskies that are blended to create a characterful yet approachable selection of fine Kentucky Bourbons. Four Roses Bourbon is a firm favourite with bartenders and consumers in the US, and across the globe.

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Highball Part One: HOW TO MAKE AT  HOME.

In the 1950s, Shinjiro Torii, the founder of Suntory, helped cement highballs as an authentic way to enjoy whisky cocktails in Japan. The Japanese praised this simple, stylish cocktail as a refreshing way to drink whisky. Since then, Suntory has played an important role in reestablishing the highball as a popular cocktail for a new generation of whisky drinkers and today, if we were able to move out and about, you could walk into 100+ bars across the country that feature the Suntory Toki Highball Machine. Whether from the machine or made by hand, the recipe is simple:

• Fill a tall glass to the brim with ice cubes and add 1 PART SUNTORY TOKI WHISKY
• Stir to cool the glass and the whisky
• Add 3 PARTS CHILLED SUPER-PREMIUM SODA WATER down the side of the glass to not burst the bubbles
• Add citrus garnish and enjoy

To note – a ‘highball’ is defined as a spirit + carbonated beverage, so think of whisky & soda.

Highball Part Two: HOW TO CELEBRATE AT HOME. #SuntoryTimeAtHome

The House of Suntory is promoting a special moment of the day to ‘take a moment, take a sip, relax and enjoy.’ On Thursdays and Fridays, starting at 5pm ET, we’re asking you (and everyone!) to post a picture or video on your Instagram Story featuring a Toki Whisky or Haku Vodka Highball with #SuntoryTimeAtHome. Your post which will then be shared on the Suntory Instagram channel later that night. Our venerable Japanese colleagues have also participated – check out Shinji Fukuyo’s first toast HERE for Toki and Kazuyuki Torii’s first toast HERE for Haku.

Every Thursday starting at 5pm ET = #SuntoryTimeAtHome TOKI Highball Happy Hour

• Pour yourself a Toki Highball or neat
• Take a picture or video of you toasting to virtual happy hours and staying home
• Post to your IG Story and tag @SuntoryWhisky AND use #SuntoryTimeAtHome
• The brand IG channel will repost your image/video to help encourage and spark others to do the same

Hopefully we can get a swell of posts and encourage our fans to join in. Consider it a little morale boosting and fun way to (distantly) connect all across the globe!

Highball Part Three: HOW TO GET AT HOME.

Many acclaimed bars and restaurants across the country have shifted gears and are now offering Toki and Haku Highball Kits for takeout and/or delivery. Please inquire if you’re interested in learning more about these establishments and their offerings. The cities we currently have account lists and ‘how to buy’ info for include: New York City, Seattle and San Francisco.

KINDNESS. COMMUNITY. CREATIVITY.

We launched our fundraising initiative to support the hospitality industry just over a month ago and have been overwhelmed by the response we have received so far. Thank you to all who have donated or purchased an item. Please know that all your contributions will help to make a difference to those in need.

Our first orders have been dispatched and we would love to see photos of the items in action, so reach out to us at hello@compassboxwhisky.com or message us on our social channels.

We have also launched a dedicated European fundraising page at compass-box.teemill.com to make it even simpler to buy our limited edition Compass Box tops and totes in that region.

Our page at bonfire.com/store/compass-box is still live and welcoming support from our friends and fans within the US and the rest of the world, so please do continue to get involved.

We’re all in this together, and we’ll get through this together.

So be kind. Have hope. Look after each other.

And please support creatively.

Thank you.

John & the Compass Box team

SHARE A DRAM FOR WORLD WHISKY DAY

Saturday 16th marks World Whisky Day, and we’re inviting you to celebrate with us for a bit of an online get together. Social Media Mads will be hosting the festivities, featuring a fantastic line up of guest presenters, cocktail demonstrations and live DJ sets with DJ and Ambassador Knud Scheibelt. The party starts at 8pm over on our UK Facebook page and the SMWS Silverscreen YouTube channel. We look forward to seeing you there – and remember to bring a dram!

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

Relaxed Whisky Shop Dufftown Virtual Whisky Quiz by Maltstock

We really hope you and all your loved ones are staying healthy and relaxed.

One of the relaxed things to happen very soon is The Whisky Shop Dufftown Whisky quiz, hosted by Maltstock! It would be really great if many of you can join us for a bit of relaxed fun. It will be a quiz in the style of the quiz at Maltstock last year. Not über-geeky, more black cab geeky 😉

You can join either as individual of you can get a team together and play as a team. The quiz has five rounds. And there will be a winner and a prize after each round. And a very nice prize for the overall winner.  Check the Facebook page of The Whisky Shop Dufftown to see some of the amazing prizes.

And for a bit of extra fun, there also will be a league of professionals. They will be playing for eternal fame and honour. It will be fun to see if you can better than the professionals.
More info and signing up here: https://www.whiskyshopdufftown.com/the-whisky-shop-dufftown-relaxed-whisky-quiz/

Relaxed tip: If you like to join as team you can create a meeting at https://meet.jit.si That way you can easily chat and confer with each other and one person sends in the answering form.

Hope to see you all online Sunday 17 May!

Stay healthy stay relaxed

Annette, Bob, Klaas, Stan, Teun

When?

Sunday May 17th, 4pm CET/ 3pm BST through the Facebook page of The Whisky Shop Dufftown.