*GLENFARCLAS DISTILLERY WHISKY TASTING – THURSDAY 8TH DECEMBER 2011*

For our last whisky tasting of the year we are pleased to be welcoming George S. Grant – brand ambassador for Glenfarclas and sixth generation of the Grant family who have owned the distillery since 1865. This family owned and run distillery is situated in the heart of Speyside and is renowned for producing a single malt with a heavy sherry influence – fabulous all year round but particularly enjoyable in the depths of winter and with Christmas fast approaching.

Seeing no reason to change from the traditional methods they have always used (and why would they when it produces such superb malt whisky) Glenfarclas are one of the very few distilleries still using direct fired stills and this directly contributes to the character of their whisky. They also mature all their whisky on site and use dunnage warehousing so this really is whisky making in the traditional way.

We will be tasting a wide range of Glenfarclas expressions that go from the fresh and mouthwatering 10 year old through to whiskies several decades older that are truly indulgent and complex drams. Smoke, spice, fruit and sherry are common notes throughout but in varying degrees that make an exploration of the different whiskies a very enjoyable experience.

Stanton House

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 they always sell very quickly 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.

This is the final tasting of the year and we can think of no better way to bring some cheer to a dark winter’s night than an evening tasting these lovely whiskies – come along and join us!

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