ABERFELDY® COLLABORATES WITH ARGENTINIAN WINERY FOR ITS LATEST WINE CASK EDITION

Hamilton, Bermuda, 12th March 2024 – ABERFELDY® Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky has announced a partnership with Argentinian Winery, Finca Ambrosia for the most recent edition to its Wine Cask Collection*.

ABERFELDY 21 Year Old Malbec Cask Finish is a celebration of two crafts coming together and two like-minded master craftspeople: a Malt Master and a Winemaker. This is the first partnership of its kind for ABERFELDY.

Located at the foothills of the Andes Mountains at an altitude of 1250m, the Finca Ambrosia estate uses organic practices and observes moon cycles for optimum harvest, to produce terroir-driven wines with flavours that express the intricacies and nuances of the district of Gualtallary, in the heart of Mendoza’s Uco Valley, considered to be the finest terroir in Argentina.

Such has been the rise of Finca Ambrosia’s reputation that, as well as producing their own signature wines, their fruit has now become some of the most sought after in the region, and the casks they use for ageing these fine wines, are equally desirable.

Distilled on 14th November 2001 and matured for over two decades in Sherry and Bourbon re-fill barrels and hogsheads, the limited edition ABERFELDY 21 YEAR OLD is finished for around 8 months in the winery’s Malbec French Oak wine casks.

The finishing casks previously held Finca Ambrosia’s, Viña Unica, a wine which represents their Winemaker, Daniel Pi’s constant search for identity and harmonious use of oak. It is a purely fruited, gently oaked red wine that delivers complexity and length, having spent 15 months in used French oak barrels. The barrels are created by a small family-owned cooperage in Burgundy, France called Mercurey, and are secured from four sustainably managed forests. They undergo a distinct toasting process to season the oak.

Combining their skills, Malt Master Stephanie Macleod and Winemaker Daniel Pi worked together to select these particular casks for finishing as they bring classic Malbec notes of blackberry, plum and black cherry. Nuanced flavours of cocoa powder, violet flowers, leather and sweet tobacco spice to the maturing whisky.

Stephanie comments: “This delicate yet complex Finca Ambrosia cask finish opens with intriguing notes of sweet, toasted cereal, herbal sage and hints of rosemary. It then begins to develop with ripe strawberries, drizzled in Aberfeldy’s signature Highland honey notes and then it’s delicately sharpened with notes of blackcurrant. Melting to floral notes of rose and violet, and a background hint of cinnamon spice. Settling on the palate the fruit sings and rejoices, soothing to a creamy vanilla and endlessly smooth finish.”

ABERFELDY 21 Year Old Malbec Cask Finish is bottled at 46% ABV, non-chill filtered and has natural colour. Priced at RRP: £230 / $279.99 USD, the expression is now available direct from the distillery shop and in the following key markets:  Australia, Belgium, France, Germany, Luxemburg, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Singapore, Taiwan, UK, AMEA and​​ USA.

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About ABERFELDY Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Founded in 1898 where Perthshire’s tallest mountain, deepest loch, and longest glen meet, the Aberfeldy distillery is at the ‘Heart of Scotland’. Established by John Alexander Dewar, the distillery was built in sight of his father’s humble beginnings, strengthening the foundations of the family’s whisky legacy.

ABERFELDY is a Classic Central Highland Single Malt with signature soft, honeyed fruity notes, gentle spice and a malty backbone. Harnessing four styles of the finest quality oak casks for ageing: first-fill Sherry, first-fill Bourbon, refill and rechar, Malt Master Stephanie Macleod and the team of whisky-makers craft a RICH, ROUND and INDULGENT dram.

The brand’s core portfolio is comprised of ABERFELDY 12 Year Old, ABERFELDY 16 Year Old and ABERFELDY 21 Year Old.

The Single Malt brand of ABERFELDY is part of the portfolio of Bacardi Limited, headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda. Bacardi Limited refers to the Bacardi group of companies, including Bacardi International Limited.

*About ABERFELDY Wine Cask Collection

ABERFELDY’S Limited Edition series is curated by Malt Master Stephanie Macleod. Being highly accomplished in the sensory analyses of whisky, this collection was born through passion for maturation and flavour development.

Inspired by her adoration of fine wine, Stephanie began the exploration of how flavours from wine casks interact with and elevate ABERFELDY’S aged malt. Painstakingly nosing each cask to monitor maturation development within ABERFELDY’S inventory, ensuring that every whisky in the series has been expertly finished, is perfectly balanced and brimming with distillery character.

FROM SPEYSIDE TO SWEDEN:

BERRY BROS. & RUDD UNVEILS 2024 SPRING RELEASE

Berry Bros. & Rudd, the leading wine and spirits merchant, continues to demonstrate its commitment to celebrating the finest spirits from around the world with the launch of its 2024 Spring Release. Building upon a rich history and tradition of excellence, the latest  spirits lineup showcases an exceptional selection of whiskies from both emerging and iconic regions, including Sweden, Speyside and the Scottish highlands.

Renowned for their elegance and complexity, single malt Scotch whiskies hailing from Speyside take centre stage with releases from Knockdhu, Craigellachie, Glenlossie sitting alongside a Benrinnes distilled in 1979 from Berry Bros. & Rudd’s  highly coveted Exceptional Cask Collection. Accompanying the Speyside single malts is a peated Madeira cask finish from highland distillery Ardmore, offering earthy aromas that merge seamlessly into notes of sweet apricot and gummy fruits.

Representing the pinnacle of Swedish whisky craftsmanship and its flourishing distilling scene is a High Coast Peated 2012, a bottling with unmistakable nordic character that delivers an exceptional sensory experience.

Felix Dear, Spirits Curator for Berry Bros. & Rudd, commented:

“Building on the success of previous releases within our seasonal portfolio, we continue to pour our expertise and passion for spirit into selecting each bottle and curating these collections, with a goal of showcasing a diversity of flavour and makers. The 2024 Spring Release is no exception.

‘It is always a pleasure to shine a light on distilleries from the iconic Speyside and Highland regions, many a stone’s throw from where I have hosted whisky tastings in the past, and representing the burgeoning Swedish distilling scene.”

The 2024 Spring Release, featuring Benrinnes 1979 Exceptional Cask, Small Batch Glenlossie 2013, Craigellachie 2013, Knockdhu 2012, High Coast Peated 2012 and Ardmore 2009 will be available from 19th March 2024 at bbrspirits.com.

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TASTING NOTES

Benrinnes 1979 #62 Exceptional Cask

The crescendo of aromas in this whisky begins with musty hessian and attics before rising into honey-soaked pineapple and peaches. Magnificent hints of leather and elderflower soon follow. The palate expands on this theme with apricot jam, stewed apple and lychee before developing into antique oak, cigar boxes and musty earth. The finish offers dried fruits and aged tea. This kind of complexity requires nearly half a decade of quiet ageing so accept no substitute.

ABV: 42.1%

RRP: £1,800.00

Small Batch Glenlossie 2013

Aromas of spiced vanilla yoghurt open the nose of this Glenlossie leading to warm orchard fruits and green boiled sweets. The palate is fresh with flavours of apples and pears with honey, caramel, and clove rock. A long finish brings waves of sweet fruit and lingering wood spice.

ABV: 46%

RRP £70.00

Craigellachie 2013 #302040
Craigellachie’s muscular spirit shows emerging aromas of fresh hay, malt and fireworks, before orchard fruits and a softer floral side of rose petals and Port. The palate is notably thick, with more barley, eau de vie, underripe vanilla and blackberries before a puff of wood smoke and digestive biscuits appear. The finish is long and one can feel the spirits oils lingering and showing a touch of peppery spice.

ABV: 55.4%

RRP: £90.00

Knockdhu 2012 #7127
This Knockdhu has a dry, nutty nose expanding with time in the glass. It shows almonds and walnuts before green fruits and banana bread notes appear. The palate is an equally complex meeting of fruits, wood spice and distillate-driven nuttiness, offering an excellent mouthfeel. A little tobacco dances across the finish, with a burst of citrus and some honeyed green fruits.

ABV: 58.8%

RRP: £75.00

High Coast Peated 2012 #4333
The nose on this whisky is unmistakably High Coast. Opening with clean, chiselled peat smoke then fresh orchard fruit and icing sugar showing with time. The palate is powerful yet sophisticated and everything we’ve come to expect from this distillery. Peat smoke, crisp green apples, wood ash and some nice minerality shine through. The two years in an ex-Islay cask bring out a little more peat reek on a long finish. This is a wonderful dram from one of Sweden’s best.

ABV: 59.8%

RRP: £110.00

Ardmore 2009 #709317

This peaty Highlander has spent years luxuriating in a sweet Madeira cask. Its earthy aromas mingle nicely with sweet apricot notes and plenty of gummy fruits. The palate is wonderfully viscous with hugely chewy notes of fruity smoke, plums, charcoal, earthy peat, peaches and oak spice. There is huge complexity here. Lingering smoke comes in waves against an oily fruitiness.

ABV: 54.2%

RRP: £96.00

Berry Bros. & Rudd
Berry Bros. & Rudd has been a trusted merchant since 1698 and this year it celebrates 325 years in business. It’s survived over the centuries because, as a family business, it has always operated with family values in mind. Recognised as the global destination for fine wine and spirits, Berry Bros. & Rudd still operates from its historic home at No. 3 St James’s Street and are committed to helping customers drink better now, and in the future. As it marks its 325th year, it continues to collaborate with our community of customers, producers, and colleagues to help create a sustainable future so it can confidently raise a toast to the next 325 years.

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Benriach 12 Years Old Infrequent Flyers 

Aberdeen Whisky Shop Exclusive

Our next exclusive comes from the Benriach distillery, located in the Speyside region of Scotland. It has been distilled in 2011, matured for 12 years and bottled from Pedro Ximenez Hogshead, without chill-filtration or artificial colouring by Alistair Walker, exclusively for our shop.

 TASTING NOTES 

NOSE: Raisins with dark muscovado sugar, followed by walnut oil and figs.

PALATE: Delicate aniseed leads to rich espresso with buttery hot cross buns.

FINISH: Longing and moreish.

Only 328 bottles were produced.

Glasgow Distillery 1770 Manzanilla

A limited-edition release as part of The Glasgow Distillery’s Small Batch Series, this single cask utilises their unpeated double distilled single malt, which has been matured for over 5 years in a Manzanilla Sherry Butt, that previously held peated single malt whisky.  Only 813 Bottles have been produced.

NOSE: Notes of salinity, subtle smoke and dried apricots complement the toffee and a delicate floral honey sweetness.

PALATE: Rich and full-bodied with notes of orange rind, tobacco and salted caramel alongside rich tropical papaya, mango, and plums, with hints of fresh ginger, floral honey and chamomile.

FINISH: Big and bold with notes of dark chocolate, apple, vanilla, espresso, and light peppery spice.

£57.99

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A limited edition release as part of The Glasgow Distillery’s Small Batch Series, this single cask bottling showcases their delicate and floral triple distilled whisky. Initially matured in 1st fill ex-bourbon before being finished in a Tequila barrel for two and a half years.  Only 272 Bottles have been produced.

NOSE: Notes of rich homey, lemon and lime citrus, hints of vanilla and soft floral under tones.

PALATE: The palate explodes with fresh tropical fruits; pineapple, white grapefruit, and fresh honeydew melon balanced against vanilla, creamy maltiness and hints of lemongrass.

FINISH: Long and pronounced with delicate notes of fresh coconut, milk chocolate and a subtle white pepper spice.

£57.99

Glasgow Distillery 1770 Calvados Finish

A limited edition release as part of Glasgow Distillery’s Small Batch Series, this single cask showcases their first use of French Apple Brandy Casks with their unpeated double distilled whisky. Initially matured in a first fill ex-bourbon cask for nearly 4 years before being finished in a Calvados Barrel for nearly 2 and a half years.  Only 270 Bottles have been produced

NOSE: Fresh green apples and poached pear on the nose complemented by vibrant vanilla and citrus, with hints of baking spices and dark fruits.

PALATE: The palate is packed with freshly sliced apple, tropical fruit, hints of kiwi, vanilla custard, stone fruits and a slight oak spice.

FINISH: Long and satisfying with notes of caramel and baked apple pie with a dusting of nutmeg.

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MIDLETON VERY RARE

FORÊT DE TRONÇAIS

70cl | 48% ABV

Midleton Very Rare Forêt de Tronçais is a harmonious fusion of Irish and French luxury and craftsmanship. This exceptionally small batch release showcases Ireland’s most renowned Whiskey, matured in the finest French oak casks sourced from the Tronçais Forest in France.

This release features Midleton single grain and pot still whiskeys matured from the 1980s to 2000s in American oak casks. The Whiskey was finished for three years in bespoke French Oak to create the most elegant Midleton expression ever released.

£4,274.95

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Meikle Toir Part 2: The Chinquapin One. 

It’s no secret that virgin oak is my first love of whisky. Billy Walker is somewhat instrumental in that love, too. Many years ago at The Whisky Shop, an exclusive BenRiach was bottled for the company, a 17YO cask strength with a virgin oak finish. Wedding bells may as well have rung out across the whisky community because I bought and drank about 5 bottles of this stuff in half as many years. Stunning.

But here we have new distillate, peated to 35ppm, and matured solely in Chinquapin virgin oak casks. This type of white oak was first used by Jura, if memory serves me correctly, and it was a little lost in the mix. It’s all well and nice to shout about utilising new wood, but when it’s lost in the vatting process to fundamental dullness, it’s not easy to sing it to the roof in celebration. Luckily, we don’t have to worry about that here.

This is an absolutely stunning example of how virgin oak can mature Scotch whisky to a degree of true succession in regards to the true balance of a product. We are overwhelmed by white chocolate, caramel, cocoa, plum notes, orange oil, cedar wood smoke, powdered sugar, croissants, and all of the boozy delight that there is to be had when exemplary skills are put to use to make two very powerful forces in whisky work together. Billy Walker, f^ck^ng hell.

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Whisky Hammer celebrates landmark 100th auction – its largest to date featuring over 5,000 lots

 – …and puts £10,000 of whisky up for grabs for auction bidders –

Specialist spirits auctioneer, Whisky Hammer, is hosting its largest online whisky auction to date, with rare and unique bottles amongst the 5,000+ lots available for sale.

Marking the company’s 100^th auction, buyers have the chance to get their hands on some truly special whiskies going under the hammer, which include a 50 Year Old Macallan (Millennium Decanter) distilled in 1949, a 40 Year Old Brora (distilled in 1972) and a 1976 Single Cask Ardbeg.

Whisky Hammer has also bottled a limited-edition whisky in celebration of the milestone – with just 100 bottles available to bid on. The 11-Year-Old blended Scotch whisky is being bottled at 100 Proof (57.1% ABV) and all bottles will be individually hand numbered, with bids starting at £30 per bottle.

Now a go-to destination for buyers and sellers of rare and collectible whisky worldwide, Whisky Hammer is known for its previous high-profile sales including the record-breaking million-pound cask of Macallan whisky which lay forgotten for more than 30 years and a 55 Year Old Yamazaki which sold for £380,000.

As a thank you to customers for their support over the last eight years, successful bidders in the 100^th auction will be entered into a prize draw to win a share of £10,000 worth of Still Spirit whisky vouchers – with 10 prizes in total and first place winning £5,000 to spend in the store. Each bottle won at auction will be the equivalent to one entry into the draw.

Daniel Milne, co-founder and managing director of Whisky Hammer and Still Spirit, said: “The response from customers looking to take part in our 100^th auction has been incredible. Our entire team have been inundated with an impressive array of stand-out whiskies, some of which are rare, unique and hard to come by.

“We’re giving successful bidders the chance to win a share of £10,000 worth of whisky in our prize draw. This is just a small token of thanks to the customers who have helped build and shape the business over the last eight years, and an opportunity for anyone looking to take part in the auction for the first time to be in with a chance to win an impressive amount of whisky!”

Whisky Hammer was started in 2016 by brothers Daniel and Craig Milne who are originally from Macduff, near Speyside, an area renowned for the production of Scotch whisky. The business hosts monthly auctions dedicated to whisky and other fine spirits, which attract buyers and sellers from every corner of the globe. So far, Whisky Hammer has sold over 155,000 lots valued over £60 million to 88 countries worldwide.

The 100^th auction will end at 3pm (GMT) on Sunday 24^th March. To register to take part in the auction, click here.

For more information on Whisky Hammer or for private sellers to submit bottles to auction, visit www.whiskyhammer.com.

About Whisky Hammer

Whisky Hammer is a family run whisky auction service founded by brothers and keen whisky enthusiasts Daniel and Craig Milne, who are supported by a team of passionate experts acting as trusted advisors to both buyers and sellers. Whisky Hammer hosts monthly auctions dedicated to whisky and other fine spirits, which attract more than 200,000 buyers and sellers from every corner of the globe. It has auctioned a wide range of whiskies, both bottles and casks, recently achieving the world record for the highest value cask ever sold at auction.

The superior service offered by Whisky Hammer means it is trusted by some of the world’s most prominent whisky collectors and sellers, with a 5-star TrustPilot rating. Its sister retail business, Still Spirit, comprises a whisky shop and dram bar offering over 200 rare whiskies based in Ellon, including an e-commerce site. In summer 2023, Whisky Hammer founders also launched independent bottling company, Halcyon Spirits.

Follow Whisky Hammer @whiskyhammer on Facebook and Instagram or visit www.whiskyhammer.com

BC Distilled Returns April 10-14
Early bird tickets on sale now for the 9th annual artisan spirits festival

VANCOUVER, BC – BC Distilled, Canada’s premier artisan distillery event, returns April 10-14. This year, the festival will take place at a new venue, welcome the return of the popular Distillers Dinner at Forage, and offer guided whisky tastings, to deliver an exciting four days of events for artisan spirits fans.

Following the unexpected closure late last year of the festival’s long-time home, the Croatian Cultural Centre, BC Distilled is thrilled to announce its new location for the main consumer and trade tasting event: the Italian Cultural Centre. The festival will feature 30 distilleries, alongside several non-alcohol vendors, as well as the return of Legacy Liquor’s pop-up retail shop, on Saturday, April 13.

“Moving to a new venue has given us the opportunity to refresh the event,” says Alex Hamer, BC Distilled’s founder. “I’m especially looking forward to the addition of food options from the Centre, as well as having all of the participating vendors in one room.”

Mark your calendar:

Whisky Tastings & Book Launch: Wednesday, April 10 and Thursday, April 11
BC Distilled will host two whisky tastings at Taste of Legacy, led by renowned author and Canadian whisky expert Davin de Kergommeaux, who is launching the third edition of his acclaimed book, Canadian Whisky The Essential Portable Expert, 3rd Edition. Each ticket to the tasting includes a signed copy of the book. Tickets: $59.99 (inclusive of the book)

Distillers Dinner at Forage: Friday, April 12
The ever-popular Distillers Dinner at Forage is returning for its final edition at the beloved downtown restaurant. “With the scheduled closure of Forage in the fall, we’re very happy we can hold one last Distillers Dinner at this iconic local restaurant,” says Hamer. “Forage has always been such a committed supporter of BC’s food and beverage producers, so we see this as a perfect send-off.” Tickets: $139.99-169.99

BC Distilled Festival: Saturday, April 13
Tickets are on sale now from bcdistilled.ca/tickets, with a $10 Early Bird discount applied to the first 100 sold. Tickets for the Distillers Dinner at Forage and the whisky tastings are also available for purchase separately. Early Bird Tickets: $64.99

BC Distilled Festival
Saturday, April 13
1:30 to 4:00 pm – Trade and Media Tasting
6:00 to 9:00 pm – Public Tasting
Italian Cultural Centre, 3075 Slocan Street, Vancouver

Participating Distilleries & Exhibitors:

Alchemist Distiller
Ampersand Distilling Company
Antidote Distilling Co.
Bruinwood Estate Distillery Inc
Copperpenny Distilling Co.
DEVINE Distillery
Driftwood Spirits
Heritage Acres Distilling
Holocene Distilling Project
Macaloney Whisky
Mad Laboratory Distilling
Maple Leaf Spirits Inc.
Mixers and Elixirs
Monashee Spirits Distillery
New Wave Distilling

Odd Society Spirits
One Foot Crow Craft Distillery
Raincity Distillery
Resurrection Spirits
Salt Spring Shine Craft Distillery
Sharpe Distillery Inc.
Shelter Point Distillery
Shuswap Highland Stills Ltd.
Snowgoose Brewery Inc.
Sons of Vancouver Distillery
Stillhead Distillery
The Dubh Glas Distillery
The Woods Spirit Co.
Tofino Distillery
Tumbleweed Spirits
Wayward Distillery

Pacific Assistance Dogs Society

Partial proceeds from the festival will be donated to BC Distilled’s designated charity partner, Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS), whose staff and four-legged friends will be in attendance at the show. As well as having the chance to interact with PADS’ dogs and puppies, festival-goers are encouraged to donate to PADS and enter the 50/50 draw. This year’s BC Distilled will also feature a silent auction generously supported by the exhibitors

About BC Distilled

BC Distilled began in 2014 as a consumer tasting festival for British Columbia’s many locally-produced spirits. Held every spring, BC Distilled hosts distilleries from across BC to present spirit samples to members of the public, trade, and media, with support from a team of volunteers, sponsors, and furry friends from Pacific Assistance Dogs Society. bcdistilled.ca

BC Distilled is grateful to be held on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded lands of the Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), Səl̓ílwətaʔ (Tsleil-Waututh), and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations.

NEW MAC-TALLA LIMITED EDITION

Introducing our newest Mac-Talla Limited Edition – Mac-Talla Oloroso. Peated whisky lovers, this one’s for you. This is a heavily peated whisky has spent its life in Oloroso Sherry Butts. With a big and bold nature you can expect robust peat smoke, baking spices and almonds. Available on shelves from the 21st March at select retailers.

Colour: Rich Amber

Nose: Peat smoke, phenols and spice

Palate: Warm spice, rich dark fruits & a big dollop of peat. Brown sugar and baking spices reminiscent of Christmas with a peat fire burning in the background.

FÈIS ÌLE 2024

Fèis Ìle 2024 is gearing up to be a fantastic week! We have lots of fun events planned from a Journey of Taste walk, a festival day full of games and drams to a cinema masterclass with head distiller at MSWD.

Mac-Talla – Journey of Taste Walk
Join us on a guided walk along Islay’s coast with 4 accompanying drams influenced by the Landscape. We’ll enjoy 4 distinctly different Islay Single Malts, while learning about how the location and landscape of the Island influences the whisky produced there.

Date: Monday 27th May 2024
Time: 14:00 – 16:30 approx.
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*ticket price also includes branded hipflask.

Indie Whisky Festival

The Indie Whisky Festival is back this year with lots of exciting indie bottlers! Hosted by Dramfool it’s an event that’s not to be missed! We will be going along and showcasing our core range, alongside our more limited releases and of course our 2024 festival bottling.

Date: 28th May 2024
Time: Several sessions throughout the day
Location: Ramsay Hall, Port Ellen
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Mac-Talla Cinema Masterclass
Join Mac-Talla for an immersive journey of taste in the Machrie Cinema. Hosted by the man behind the liquid – Graeme Mackeddie, explore a selection of varied drams that showcase the diversity of the Island.

Date: 28th May 2024
Time: 14:00 – 16:00
Location: The Machrie Hotel
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Journey of Taste Whisky Dinner
Enjoy a welcome reception in the Machrie’s screening room, where Brand Ambassador Thomas Cuthbert will take you through the Mac-Talla range. Following the reception, we’ll enjoy a four course dinner, served alongside hand-picked whiskies, including a new, limited edition and Morrison Family cask sample whiskies.

Date: 28th May 2024
Time: 18:00 – 22:30
Location: The Machrie Hotel
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Journey of Taste Festival Day
We are delighted to host a tropical Journey of Taste Whisky Festival at the Machrie Luxury Golf Hotel Courtyard. You can expect a welcome dram in a complimentary branded glass, delicious BBQ, a dram token for an additional whisky  while you enjoy live music by the amazing Tàlan and fun lawn games to some prizes!

Date: 29th May 2024
Time: 16:00 – 19:00
Location: The Machrie Hotel
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Lochside Bar Takeover
Join us for one night only as we take over the Lochside side bar for cocktail imbibing in Caribbean style. Brand Ambassador, Thomas Cuthbert, will be flexing his mixology skills with a Caribbean-themed cocktail menu. Please note that the free tickets are for event awareness only. No tickets required for entry.

Date: 29th May 2024
Time: 16:00 – 23:00
Location: Lochside Hotel
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Islay Sea Adventures with Mac-Talla
Islay Sea Adventures and Mac-Talla Islay Whisky have teamed up for a whisky and wildlife tour, taking in the Island’s stunning scenery, paired with delicious whisky! Mark, from the Mac-Talla team, will be on board to enlighten guests all about our award winning whisky.  You will have the opportunity to purchase Mac-Talla products on return to the harbour from a pop-up shop.

Date: 27th May 2024
Time: 14:00 – 16:00
Location: Islay Sea Adventures
Please call Islay Sea Adventure on 01496 300129 to book tickets

Vic Cameron, one of our whisky lecturers says: “Phenols are the chemicals that we get in our peat smoke, that attach themselves onto the malt and then go through the distillation process into our whisky and gives us the peaty, smoky medicinal flavours that we get in our Lagavulins, Laphroaigs and our Ardbegs.”

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Whisky Myths: Colour = Flavour

While it may seem that a darker whisky would have more flavour than a lighter whisky, this just isn’t the case. A whisky’s colour develops in the wood during maturation (casks, don’t forget, are filled with new make spirit which is a clear liquid). Different colours will develop from the wood for several reasons as explained in this short blog post.

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Special Offer for April’s Online Diploma

Next month sees the return of our three-week guided study version of the Online Diploma in Single Malt Whisky. Kicking off on Friday 12 April, candidates can enjoy twice-weekly tutorials and drop-in dram sessions with teacher Vic Cameron and EWA founder Kirsty McKerrow. These are hosted live on Zoom (at 10pm BST) each Tuesday and Thursday. Earn your Diploma following a defined schedule with a small group of likeminded whisky lovers from across the globe.

Commit to this course before Sunday 31 March 2024 and save a massive 25% with the promo code SPRINGSTUDY.

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