*MIDLETON DISTILLERY WHISKEY TASTING – WEDNESDAY 26TH OCTOBER 2011*

Do you know the difference between Pot Still Whiskey and single malt whiskey? Why is the number 3 important to the making of Jameson whiskey? Well, on Wednesday 26th October you’ll get a chance to find out the answer to these questions and more when Ed McAvoy, Brand Ambassador, will be coming along to take us through some of the varied selection of whiskies that are produced at the Midleton Distillery in Co Cork.

Built next to the site of the old distillery, the present day Midleton Distillery arose following the merging of Cork Distillers Company, John Jameson & Son and John Powers & Son, and with its mix of both pot and column stills produces a great array of whiskies – including Jameson, Paddy, Redbreast and the once yearly release of Midleton Very Rare. Triple distillation of both the pot still and grain whiskies leads to a smoothness of spirits which, when allied with maturation in a mix of bourbon and sherry casks, results in the type of velvet tongued charm that you would expect from the Irish! Come along and be beguiled by these lovely whiskies.

The tasting will be held at Stanton House Hotel, Stanton Fitzwarren (www.stantonhouse.co.uk), and will commence at 7.00 for 7.30pm. Tickets are £12.50 per person, and this also entitles you to a discount of £3 against a bottle of one of the featured whiskies if bought or ordered on the night of the tasting.

Tickets are very strictly limited, and allocated on a ‘first come, first served’ basis and, as most of you already know, these tickets sell very quickly so it is best to book ASAP. To buy them just log on to www.whiskyandwines.com and place an order for the number you require, or telephone us on (01793) 765071, or call in and see us at Arkwrights, The Dormers, Highworth, Wiltshire.

Admission to the tasting is by ticket only, and most, if not all, of the whiskies tasted will be available to purchase on the night so come prepared.

These evenings are a great chance to try some new whiskies that you might not encounter otherwise, and to be educated and entertained at the same time. Come along and join us!

Slainte!
Fran and Ken
Arkwrights Whisky and Wines
www.whiskyandwines.com