Friday 26th April

Book your place at our tasting at our Edinburgh store!

Craig and our Edinburgh team of in-house whisky enthusiasts will be pouring drams of these whiskies:

 Usquaebach Reserve
Dalmore 15 Year Old
Old Pulteney 15 Year Old
Loch Fyne Glentauchers 10 Year Old
Caol Ila 7 Year Old

The tasting will take place in our Cockburn Street shop just off Edinburgh’s Royal Mile. Tickets will cost £20 

For the first time you’ll be able to book your tasting ticket online! Get your ticket here

Alternatively you can register your interest by dropping into the shop or giving us a call on 0131 226 2134.

We hope to see you there!

All the best,
Craig
Loch Fyne Whiskies, Edinburgh

On April 11th, Raasay Distillery will be hosting a live performance of ‘Ten Wee Drams’, a new set of works for solo bass and contrabass clarinet commissioned and performed by celebrated musician Sarah Watts. 

Sarah Watts has been hosting annual clarinet and bass clarinet courses on the Isle of Raasay for ten years. To celebrate this milestone anniversary she commissioned the composition of ten pieces which will be premiered at the Raasay Distillery this April.

Each Wee Dram takes inspiration from past and current culture, heritage, folklore and landscape of Raasay. Nine of the Wee Drams are by Scottish based composers Piers Hellawell, Alasdair Nicolson, Stuart MacRae, Iain Matheson, Oliver Searle, Jane Stanley, Pete Stollery, William Sweeney, and Sarah Watts. The tenth is by emerging composer Adam Lee – winner of the Ten Wee drams student competition.

The concert will take place in the distillery Gathering Room from 2.30pm (doors open at 2pm) with stunning views over to Skye, the afternoon will feature Sarah performing the Ten Wee Drams in a set lasting approximately 45 minutes. This event is free to attend and there will be a licensed bar, tea, coffee, and cakes.

Secret Spirits Crowdfunding Whisky Adventures

Having passed the first goal  of their Indiegogo Campaign, Secret Spirits is gaining momentum continuing towards the ultimate target of 500 calendars.

Husband and wife team Jonathan and Cindy Bray are excited to be sharing the entire journey with everyone this year. Regular updates and videos will document the adventure from start to finish and bring a new dimension to the their engaging brand.

Along with the 6^th edition calendar, Secret Spirits have also released the single cask remnants from the 5^th edition in full bottle format. This is the first time that these whiskies have been available and they are in very limited supply.

For all the details of the Indiegogo Campaign head to https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/scotch-whisky-adventuring-with-secret-spirits/x/12028663#/

Every penny helps and contributors can win referral prizes and also be included as a Secret Spirits Champion in the 6^th edition tasting booklet.

“This is a brand new way of producing our calendars and engaging our whisky loving community” said taster of Secrets Jonathan Bray.

“it is so exciting to be able to live what we love and take so many others along for the ride every year”.

www.secretspirits.com

6.30PM 01/04/19 TASTING, KAVALAN

£30.00

Award winning Taiwanese whisky Kavalan are coming to Milroys!

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society are hosting a ‘dram’atic Scotch vs Irish whisk(e)y tasting for rugby fans ahead of their big European match in Edinburgh this weekend.

RUGBY FANS GO HEAD-TO-HEAD IN ‘DRAM’ATIC SCOTCH VS IRISH COMPETITION 

RUGBY RIVALRY EXTENDS TO WHISK(E)Y AS EDINBURGH AND MUNSTER FANS COMPETE OVER DRAMS

Edinburgh whisky experts, The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS), are hosting the ultimate Scotch vs Irish whisk(e)y tasting to celebrate a big weekend for European club rugby in the capital.

Before Edinburgh Rugby host Munster Rugby at BT Murrayfield this weekend, fans of both sides are being welcomed to The SMWS’ venue at 28 Queen Street, on Friday 29^th March, to face off in a battle of two great whisky producing nations.

Friendly rugby rivalry will extend to drams as travelling Irish rugby fans will be greeted at one of the city’s great whisky venues to experience a range of rare and remarkable single cask, single malts in the company of fellow dram and rugby lovers.

An ambassador from the world’s leading whisky club will guide fans through four drams of the most exceptional examples of Scotch and Irish single casks.

Guests will then score the different whiskies out of ten, with the undisputed champion whisky (or whiskey!) producing nation being crowned victorious before the more physical 80-minute encounter on the Murrayfield pitch.

In-keeping with the spirit of the sport, fans are encouraged to back their teams, and whisky nations, while coming together to experience the pinnacle of single casks drawn straight from the barrel in this unique shared experience.

The match itself, which has now sold over 30,000 tickets and is on course to break a UK attendance record for a Quarter Final fixture, is expected to bring an influx of Munster Rugby fans to the city over the weekend.

[Online]

For rugby and whisky fans to buy tickets;

Edinburgh Rugby fans: https://bit.ly/2Y7LFoB

Munster Rugby fans: https://bit.ly/2UNI5h7

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For more information on how to purchase tickets, visit smws.com/events

Notes:

About The Scotch Malt Whisky Society 

• The Scotch Malt Whisky Society was established in Edinburgh in 1983 and now has more than 26,000 members and branches around the world
• The SMWS bottles rare single cask, single malt whisky, and a range of other spirits
• The Society bottles single malts, unique single casks and exclusive blends
• The Society has bottled whisky from more than 138 distilleries from Scotland and beyond
• The Society offers a new batch of around 30 single cask, single malt whiskies every month
• The Society offers a variety of membership’s packages which can be tailored. Please see https://bit.ly/2uqKanT
• For more information about the Society, visit https://bit.ly/2HHiNyC
• Twitter: @SMWSUK Facebook: @thesmwsuk Instagram: @smws_uk

Website now fully updated!

Tickets go on sale this coming Monday March 25 at 10am, and the Spirit of Toronto website has now been fully updated including the schedule for our 2019 Masterclass Series. For those of you attending the show for the first time, these are tutored tastings presented by a variety of guest speakers on the lower level of Roy Thomson Hall.

Masterclass seats may be reserved when buying tickets for the show. Those opting for Early Admission can attend one of the pre-show sessions starting at 5:30pm, and enjoy priority entry into the main tasting hall when the class is over.

Spirit of Toronto Celebrates 15 Years!

Spirit of Toronto is excited to be celebrating 15 years as Canada’s premiere tasting event, and we look forward to once again hosting our fans and friends for our biggest and most varied selection of whisky and premium spirits!

We are equally pleased to welcome the return of the Italian Trade Commission who will present an expanded Taste of Italy pavilion on the Mezzanine Level, as well as adopted Scot and longtime friend of Spirit of Toronto, Regis Lemaitre, who will be hosting our very special pre-show 15th Anniversary Celebration. And last but not least we look forward to treating our esteemed guests to some island dramming courtesy of our Treasure Island showcase – those of you who attended our 10th anniversary bash will have some inkling as to what’s in store!

We are further pleased to be featuring a rare Canadian tasting and book signing by the inimitable Jim Murray, author of the ‘Whisky Bible’, and one of whisky’s most outspoken and controversial commentators…

2019 Masterclass Series

The schedule for our 2019 Masterclass Series is now online and we’re happy with the variety it offers, be it something that appeals to seasoned connoisseurs, novice tasters or those simply looking for an adventure on the palate.

Kicking off our 2019 series is our Spirit of Toronto 15th Anniversary Celebration hosted by longtime friend and whisky presenter Regis Lemaitre. Get set for a relaxed, pre-show session that will treat our guests to some of the gems we’ve come across during our fifteen year tenure.

In the mood for something lighter? It’s hard to go wrong with pre-show aperitivos courtesy of Tad Carducci’s exploration of Italy’s contribution to the art of the cocktail.

Fans of the Whisky Bible will have a rare opportunity to hear Jim Murray preach his gospel as he presents an award-winning selection of Welsh single malt whisky from the Penderyn Distillery.

The classics never disappoint, and with that in mind we are pleased to once again be featuring some of Scotland’s finest distilleries including a selection of Gordon & MacPhail’s Connoisseurs Choice range of single cask, single malt whiskies, Benromach, Old Pulteney, Jura, Bowmore, Laphroaig and The Glenlivet, as well as a selection of single malts from the blending portfolio of the Johnnie Walker range.

Closer to home Bearface and Crown Royal will unpack the art of Canadian whisky blending with samples of their component whiskies, Forty Creek will take guests on a trip down memory lane, and we welcome the return of Dr. Don Livermore who will be presenting a sneak preview of the Northern Border Collection 2019 Rare Release.

Automatic Ticket Notification

Those subscribed to this list will receive an automatic notification the night before tickets go on sale. We’re often asked about the best way to purchase tickets in order to secure your first choices but regrettably we can offer no guarantees as tickets will be available online, by telephone and in person, and all three purchase methods are certain to experience a queue. Nonetheless, we look forward to welcoming you back on May 4 — see you then!

Saturday, March 30th 1-5PM: 

 BenRiach, Glendronach, and Glenglassaugh

One of our most popular scotch tastings returns! Benriach, Glendronach, and Glenglassaugh will be tasted at this event. Presented by distillery representatives and our own in-store whisky experts, scotch connoisseurs and newcomers to the the world of traditional scotch are sure to enjoy this tasting.

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Seventh Annual Whiskey Obsession Festival

April 10 to 13, 2019

Sarasota, Florida

Schedule of Events, Panelists, and Masterclasses

Spirit Guide, Inc. presents the Seventh Annual Whiskey Obsession Festival, April 10 to 13, 2019 in Sarasota, Florida, in partnership with Whiskey and Barrel Nite and Dave Sweet. Whiskey Obsession presents four days of classes, tastings, lunch and dinner pairings, interactive panel discussions, VIP pours, a fabulous grand tasting with hundreds of whiskies and cocktails, plus free closing night party with live music. Last year, Whiskey Obsession attracted 3,500 attendees from 20 states and Canada and is one of the nation’s largest festivals. Take your friends and take a cab! Whiskeyobsessionfestival.com.

Wednesday, April 10, 2019

Whiskey Obsession Kickoff Dinner @ Sarasota Yacht Club (SYC), 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Deconstruction of the Balcones Texas Single Malt with Winston Edwards

The Seventh Annual Whiskey Obsession Festival kicks off with an elegant dinner pairing hosted by Winston Edwards, Balcones National Distillery Ambassador featuring a special four course menu from executive chef Anthony Puccio. Experience the three wood finished whiskies that make up the Texas Single Malt, bottled exclusively by Barrel and Bottle, along with the official Texas Single Malt from Balcones. Tickets are $125 per person. Open to the public; SYC membership not required.

Thursday, April 11, 2019

Two Panelist Small Group Dinners @ The Hyatt Sarasota, 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Tickets are $125 per person for either dinner and include meal, whiskies and commemorative Tervis custom tumbler. Limited to 20 guests each.

World Whiskey Dinner

Join Ashok Chokalingam, Global Ambassador and Assistant Distiller at Amrut Distillery for an intimate three course dinner featuring four award winning whiskies from Bengaluru, India: Amrut Single Malt, Amrut Fusion Single Malt, Amrut Peated Single Malt, and Amrut Naarangi Single Malt.

Single Malt Scotch Dinner 

Join Nicholas Pollacchi, Single Malt Director at Jura Single Malt for an intimate dinner paired with four Scotch whiskies: Jura 10 Year, Jura 12 Year, Jura Seven Wood and a surprise.

The Panel of Whiskey Experts Interactive Tasting @ The Hyatt Sarasota, 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. 

This unique panel of distillers and ambassadors share their award winning whiskies from Colorado, Scotland, and India in an interactive tasting. The panel is co-moderated by Samara Rivers and

Turner C. Moore. Tickets are $75 and seating is limited to 130 guests. Panelists and whiskies:

Jenny Bartels, Brand Ambassador at Breckenridge (Breckenridge PX Sherry Cask Bourbon)

Rob Dietrich, Master Distiller at Stranahan’s (Stranahan’s Snowflake)

Ashok Chokalingam, Assistant to Master Distiller at Amrut (Amrut Madeira Cask)

Nicholas Pollacchi, Single Malt Director at Whyte and Mackay (Jura 18 Year)

Stephanie Ridgway, Manager of Brand Education at International Beverage (Speyburn 15 Year)

Raj Sabarwahl, Founder at Glass Revolution Imports (Murray McDavid Ordha Meas 13 Year)

Corky Taylor, Chairman at Peerless (3 Year Small Batch Rye)

Andrew Weir, Brand Director at Pernod Ricard (Aberlour Casg Annamh)

Late Night Whistle Pig Rye Showcase at The Social Eatery and Bar 10:00 p.m. until late.

Steward of the Brand Ingrid Rodriguez will serve cocktails and samples of Whistle Pig Rye at The Social, with light bites and DJ for the late night crowd. Tickets are $25 and include specialty cocktail, whiskey samples and commemorative Tervis custom tumbler (tumblers are limited to first 40 guests due to inventory constraints).

Friday, April 12, 2019

The Dalmore Single Malt Scotch Masterclass at The Bijou, 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Join Nicholas Pollacchi, Single Malt Director at Whyte and Mackay, for a sumptuous lunch masterclass at featuring The Dalmore, single malt Highland Scotch, at Sarasota’s Bijou restaurant. Tickets are $40 per person and include meal, single malt Scotch whiskies and commemorative Tervis custom tumbler.

Grand Tasting and Masterclasses @ The Hyatt Sarasota, 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

With hundreds of whiskies and cocktails available to sample, the Grand Tasting features dozens of the world’s premium global brands as well as emerging craft distillers from around the country. All tickets include Whiskey and Barrel Nite’s custom infused dinner buffet and hors d’oeuvres sponsored by Four Roses Bourbon, as well as a one year subscription to Whisky Advocate, the world’s leading whisky magazine. Limited booth space still available – see contact information at the bottom of the page.

• 7:00 p.m. VIP Admission
• 7:15 p.m. Class I begins (open to GA ticket holders; ends at 8:00 p.m.)
• 8:00 p.m. General Admission; VIP Lounge Opens
• 8:30 p.m. Class II and III begin (end at 9:15 p.m.
• 10:15 p.m. Last Pour
• 10:30 p.m. Event concludes

Masterclasses just added!

Class I — 7:15 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Four Roses Single Barrel Deconstruction with Cile Moreno

Class II — 8:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.  Amrut Indian Whisky with Ashok Chokalingam

Class III — 8:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. Glengoyne Single Malt Scotch with Gordon Dundas

Three ticket levels are available:

VIP $195:

• VIP admission is limited to 200 guests and includes one commemorative Glencairn glass and

one hour early entrance at 7:00 p.m.

• VIP Lounge brought to you by Whiskey & Barrel Nite (8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.)
• VIP pours of premium, fine, and rare spirits (details will be available on the event website).   At

least 25 premium whiskies will be available during VIP hour.

• One $50 retail voucher for purchases placed with our online retail partner, CaskCartel.com.

Bottles will not be sold directly at the show.

• Greater opportunity to interact with distillery ambassadors and industry professionals.
• Unlimited tasting of over 200 spirits.
• Priority seating at classes and other WOF events during the Festival.

General Admission $95:

• Limited to 500 guests includes one commemorative Glencairn glass; entrance at 8:00 p.m.
• Unlimited tasting of several hundred whiskies and cocktails.

Companion $45:

• Limited to 75 guests includes entrance with VIP or general admission ticket holders.

Saturday, April 13, 2019

Women of Whiskey Brunch @ Sarasota Yacht Club, 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

We are thrilled to present the Women of Whiskey Brunch in partnership with the Sarasota Whisky Society, Bourbon Women and the Black Bourbon Society. The event emcee Jennifer Wells and moderator Peggy Noe Stevens will lead a panel of prominent women making contributions to the whiskey industry, including:

• Jenny Bartels, Brand Ambassador at Breckenridge

Breckenridge Port Cask & High Proof Bourbon

• Ingrid Rodriguez, Steward of the Brand at Whistle Pig

Whistle Pig Old World and Piggyback Rye

• Samara Rivers, Founder of the Black Bourbon Society

Uncle Nearest 1856, Single Barrel Whiskey

Two whiskies from each panelist will be paired with a special menu created by SYC Executive Chef Anthony Puccio. Tickets are $45 per person and include meal, whiskies and commemorative Tervis custom tumbler. Open to the public; SYC membership not required.

Sips, Suds, and Smokes presents Beer, Bourbon, and Cigars @ Smokin’ Joes, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Join Bob Howell, Maury Jayson, and Mike Woods from Sips, Suds and Smokes radio show for a multi-faceted pairing of cigars and whiskey. This fun, casual event will be held at at Smokin’ Joes on Main Street. Cost is $25 and includes cigars, beer, and whiskey samples.

Whiskey Rocks Closing Night Party at JDub’s Brewing Company, 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Whiskey Rocks continues its third year with live music by Ship of Fools with whiskey samples and cocktails, food trucks, and of course JDub’s craft beer.

Tickets and information are available at whiskeyobsessionfestival.com.

For more information contact Turner C. Moore at 941.400.9889,

Turner@WhiskeyObsessionFestival.com or Dave Sweet at 847-840-3914,

DaveSweet@WhiskeyandBarrelNite.com

Video: https://youtu.be/qilNWayZxhc

Website: www.whiskeyobsessionfestival.com

Website: https://whiskeyandbarrelnite.com

Whiskey Obsession Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhiskeyObsessionFestival

Whiskey and Barrel Nite Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whiskeyandbarrelnite

Saturday, March 23rd 

2:30-5:30PM: 

Mystery Scotch Tasting  

Our Single Malt Saturday tasting series continues with a mystery scotch tasting! Previous mystery pourlist tastings have included some of our rarest and oldest drams yet, often not revealed until the day-of. Come by for a surprise- you might just find your new favorite single malt.

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Napa Valley Museum Yountville presents its
2^nd Annual Tartan Day Whisky Tasting
at the CIA at Copia in Napa

Saturday, April 6, 2018 at 6:00 PM

Includes tour of the new “France is a Feast” Pop-Up Exhibit

March 7, 2019 Napa, California. The Napa Valley Museum Yountville brings its popular series of Whisky Tastings to the CIA at Copia in Napa, with more wonderful whiskies and surprising food pairings – curated by Scotch whisky expert James Forbes.

Gather your clan and head for the CIA at Copia in Napa on Saturday, April 6 at 6:00 pm, when we once again observe Tartan Day — that holiday celebrating the best of Scotland — with our 2nd Annual Tartan Day Whisky Tasting. You’ll first tour the pop-up version of our “France is a Feast” exhibit at 6:00; then the tasting starts at 6:30 pm (ends at 8:00 pm).

As last year’s sold-out Tartan Day tasting, and November’s sold-out exploration of “Splurge Worthy Whiskies” proved, single malt whiskies are more popular than ever – and of course, Scotland makes the best in the world! Explore Scotch whisky under the expert tutelage of James Forbes, creator of the Dramophone Whisky app (www.bearshead.com) and Chieftain of Scotland’s popular Lonach Highland Gathering & Games (www.lonach.org). Learn to identify in greater depth Scotch’s different regions and how a distillery’s microclimate affects the taste of its whisky.  In the Napa Valley we are all experts at food pairing, so come and discover how Scotch Whisky is the answer to those tricky dishes that don’t naturally work with wine.

The evening includes a curated tasting of five great whiskies, food pairings, and a chance to tour the pop-up exhibit “France is a Feast: the Photographic Journey of Paul & Julia Child.” Tickets are $50 Museum Members; $65 Non-members; $75 at the door.  The CIA at Copia is located at 500 1st Street, Napa, www.ciaatcopia.com. Want dinner after the Tasting? The Restaurant at CIA Copia is open until 10 p.m.; reservations available now at therestaurantatciacopia.com. 

Sláinte Mhath! 

The Napa Valley Museum Yountville is located at 55 Presidents Circle in Yountville, and is open Wednesdays through Sundays from 11 to 4 pm. The Museum is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to providing unique experiences that enrich the cultural fabric of our community through exhibitions and educational outreach. For more information, call 707.944.0500, email info@napavalleymuseum.org, or visit our website at www.napavalleymuseum.org.

About the CIA at Copia: The CIA at Copia, located at 500 1st Street in downtown Napa,

is an immersive food lover’s destination, open to the public, as can only be imagined by The Culinary Institute of America, the world’s premier culinary college.  CIA has opened its doors to the public and invites guests to get lost in the exciting world of food and wine at this epicurean destination. Offering a state-of-the-art facility, complete with a stadium-sized teaching kitchen, demo theaters, an exclusive food museum featuring culinary artifacts, an Emporium selling gems you never knew you needed from one-of-a-kind kitchen antiques to hand-crafted culinary wares and wines by local artisans, and a gourmet restaurant, there is truly something for everyone.

Peruse the daily class schedule to enroll in a CIA-caliber cooking classes for the home chef (or spend a week in a bootcamp (if you dare), enjoy seasonal events including an outdoor screening series under the stars, or engage in food discussions with expert speaker panels. Take in the best views in downtown Napa from the outdoor garden, upper deck terrace, or amphitheater as you wind down  with a glass of wine in hand.  Let us entertain you, as we feed your curious mind and your hungry stomach.  For more information about The CIA at Copia, visit the website www.ciaatcopia.com and follow on Instagram (@CIAatCopia), Facebook (@CIAatCopia) and Twitter (@CIAatCopia).

Saturday, April 6, 2018 at 6:00 PM

2^nd Annual Tartan Day Whisky Tasting

Tickets are $50 members; $65 non-members; $75 at the door (online sales end 12 pm 4/6)
Information and tickets at www.napavalleymuseum.org

Direct Ticket Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/napa-valley-museum-yountvilles-2nd-annual-tartan-day-whisky-tasting-tickets-58190437164

Contact: Laura Rafaty, Executive Director, Napa Valley Museum Yountville
laura@napavalleymuseum.org; Office (707) 944-0500 x 110; Mobile (415) 279-2652