Hello Fellow WhiskeyLovers –

I have two exciting announcements and an AMAZING whisky for you this week.

First, the winning name for the Wemyss Malts Name That Whiskeycontest is….drum roll please….”Lemon Smoke.” Props go out to FWL member Jo Chew, who now has the distinction of having named a whiskey, and will soon have a bottle of the spirit in her hands. Nice work Jo!

Next, as many of you are already aware, yesterday I sent out a Call for Nominations for the 2012 Drammie Awards. The mission of the Drammie Awards is to put the power of “recognition” in the hands of the whiskey consumer, and we’re counting on you to participate. Nominations are being accepted for 15 different categories until midnight on Friday, March 30th. So make haste…let your voice be heard by entering your nominations today.

Finally, with all this excitement engulfing the FWL offices, Nicky The Neck and I decided to seek out a spectacular deal on a phenomenal whisky….which brings me to this weeks Whiskey Wednesday featured whiskey: Ballantine’s 30 Year Old Blended Whisky.

Ballantine’s 30 Year Old ranks as one of the world’s most exquisite and expensive blends, and is widely regarded as the ultimate super premium whisky and the pinnacle of the Ballantine’s range. With a deep gold colour, subtle sweet flavour on the nose and a complex palate of honey and vanilla, Ballantine’s 30 year old is an exceptional, rare and exclusive whisky.

At the International Spirits Challenge, Ballantine’s 30YO won a Gold Medal, an ISC Trophy (the second in four years) and was named as Category Champion for Blended Scotch Whisky. It is truly a masterpiece of blending.

Ballantine’s 30 YO normally sells for $395. But thanks to The Necks’ shrewd negotiating tactics, I am thrilled to be able to offer you this amazing whisky for $325/ bottle…a $70/bottle savings! But as always, there isn’t much product available at this price, and once it’s gone…it’s gone.

And remember, if you’re in the San Fran area later this month, you must join me at the Whiskies of the World Expo 2012 on the SF Belle, Hornblower Yacht at Pier 3 on Saturday March 31st. We have a $10 discount on your ticket in, by simply entering the code “FWL10D” in the coupon/promo code field when you’re checking out.

So this week, send in your Drammie nominations, get your WoW tickets, and take advantage of this weeks steal on an incredible whisky.

And until next week…have fun!

Doug Stone

Founder

ForWhiskeyLovers.com

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BALLANTINE’S 30YO BLENDED SCOTCH WHISKY

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DISTILLERS’ TASTING NOTES

COLOR: Deep old gold.

NOSE: Deep, soft fruity aromas and an elegant subtle sweetness with a luscious vanilla oakiness.

TASTE: A full, rich complex balance of honey, floral and fruity flavours, with mellow notes of vanilla, smoke and sea.

BODY: Soft yet strong, confident and luscious.

CHARACTER: Rich, oak influenced and lingering.

FINISH: Long-lasting and elegant.