Milroy’s of Soho May 2022 Tastings – Whisky Tasting News
Milroy’s of Soho May Tastings
NC’NEAN TASTING
SOHO WHISKY BAR
2nd of May 2022 – 6:30pm
A young, independent, organic whisky distillery on the west-coast of Scotland. Creating experimental spirits. Pioneering sustainable production. The inspiration for their name, Neachneohain, was an ancient Gaelic goddess. She was known as the Queen of Spirits and a fierce protector of nature. Strong and independent, she was never afraid to walk her own path. This ethos is what has driven the Nc’Nean distillery.
The distillery employs long mashes times and slower fermentation with varying yeast strains not commonly used in distillation. The unusual lamp-glass-shaped stills with have horizontal lyne arms and shell and tube condensers produce a light and fruity spirit, something the brand worked to achieve with the late distilling consultant Jim Swan, who “masterminded the design of the distillery and the base whisky recipe”. The new-make is rich, malty and has plenty of stone fruit. Two dunnage warehouses, located on the hill behind the distillery, feature temperature regulators to allow Nc’nean greater control over the flavour generated in cask over time.
The first whisky to be released by Nc’nean distillery is expected in 2020, although you can purchase a limited number of individual casks which are made available annually in the meantime if you fancy. Or enjoy its lovely Botanical Spirit.
The Fantastic Matthew Hastings the Brand Ambassador for Nc’nean Distillery will be talking us through the following line-up:
Nc’nean Organic Single Malt
Nc’nean Botanical Spirit
Nc’nean New Make Spirit
Nc’nean Quiet Rebels: Annabel
And the spring seasonal release (name not yet released)
JOHNNIE WALKER TASTING
SOHO WHISKY BAR
9th May 2022 – 6:30pm
The story of Johnnie Walker and their whisky history begins, naturally enough, with the man who gave our whisky his name. In 1820, the young farmer’s son started his own grocer’s shop in the thriving town of Kilmarnock. His father had died the year before and the farm sold. It was a tough start in life, but there was always something special about John. A glint in his eye. A fire in his belly. When John passed away after a full and prosperous life in 1857, he left his son, Alexander, with a very healthy business. These were fast-moving times. Britain was the pulsating heart of an industrial Revolution that was set to change absolutely everything. In Kilmarnock, the railway had arrived, carrying goods to great ships travelling to the four corners of the world. Like his father, Alexander know a good opportunity when he saw one. In this tasting we will be taking you through the history family and the great drams that they created for us. Alistair Reynold will be taking us through the following line-up:
Welcome Gold Label Highball
Johnnie Walker Black Label
Johnnie Walker Gold Label
Johnnie Walker Blue Label
Johnnie Walker The Legendary 8
WORLD WHISKY TASTING TASTING
SOHO WHISKY BAR
16th May 2022 – 6:30PM
Nathan Shearer has spent the last 13 years in the hospitality industry, almost half of his life. He has worked in kitchens, events, restaurants and some of the best bars in the world – including the renowned Callooh Callay and Swift, both of which were awarded trophies from the Spirited Awards at Tales of the Cocktail during his tenure behind the stick. He will be running and incredible Work whisky tasting within Milroy’s of Soho. He will be taking us through the following Line-up:
Kavalan Triple Sherry – New product to UK market!
Amrut Madeira – limited release
Nikka Taketsuru
Waterford Luna
Lot 40 Dark Oak – New product to SBL portfolio!
Port Askaig 28yo – limited release
THOMPSON BROS TASTING
SOHO WHISKY BAR
23rd May 2022 – 6:30PM
Thompson Bros at Dornoch Distillery was founded following a successful initial crowdfunding round in 2016 which saw 250 whisky lovers from all over the world eagerly put their hands in their pockets to secure hotly anticipated casks of new make spirit from Dornoch Distillery. During 2017 the team lay down casks of the future single malt whisky that is currently resting and maturing at the distillery.
The Thompson Brother’s released an Organic Highland Gin as part of their portfolio that is ever growing with new releases of incredible single malts.With this tasting the Brothers Phil and Simon will guide you through the tasting of some very rare and exceptional single malts.
Expect a special announcement for the lucky people attending this tasting event.
Islay Single Malt 31 Year Old / 1989 / Thompson X Auld A / 52.3% / 70cl
Islay Single Malt 30 Year Old / 1990 / Thompson X Auld A / 49.4% / 70cl
Islay Single Malt 29 Year Old / 1991 / Thompson X Auld A / 49.2% / 70cl
Clarendon 37 Year Old / 1984 / Thompson Bros / Thompson X Auld A / 62% / 70cl
BUILLET and ROE & CO TASTING
SOHO WHISKY BAR
30th May 2022 – 6:30pm
A super educative tasting with Diageo is about to happen! Have you ever compared Irish whisky with American one? If not this is the best time for you to understand the differences between the two fantastic styles. Kristen Jarin will be running an informative tasting for a great comparison as both styles American & Irish whisky benefit from oak maturation in Bourbon cask.
Bulleit Bourbon
Bulleit Rye
Bulleit 10 year Old
Roe & Co
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