We’re in full training for the Ardbeg Peat Football Championship.

Have a look/laugh at our progress: CLICK HERE.

Please come and support us between 12:30pm – 5:30pm, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh on Saturday 31st May. Plenty of other Ardbeggian fun & games going on, as well as a few drams being available!

In the first instance, the new Ardbeg Auriverdes will only be available to purchase directly in person from our shop on the Royal Mile. (No pre-ordering, reservations, telephone orders or internet orders will be accepted)

May Auction goes live today, 23 April 2014, at 13.00!  

View May Auction 

Johnnie Walker 1805 Celebration Blend  

Our May auction highlight is this stunning bottle and box, produced to mark the 200^th anniversary of John Walker’s birth. This extremely limited Johnnie Walker was never available for public sale as all of the bottles were given to people who, in Diageo’s words, “made a significant contribution to modern life.”  Blended from nine whiskies all aged between 45 and 70 years old and limited to only 200 bottles, this is bound to be a hotly contested bottle this month.

That’s not all! We have almost 300 lots this month including these legendary bottles:  Laphroaig 40 year old, the oldest official bottle to date from Laphroaig; Macallan Private Eye, perhaps the most sought after of all Macallans; and Springbank 1970 Local Barley from Single Cask #1766.

We are also lucky to have quite a number of incredible whiskies from closed distilleries this month, including a Port Ellen Silver Seal from 1975; a 30 year old 1974 Glen Albyn; and a 25 year old Hillside 1970 Rare Malt – not to mention the other Port Ellens, Brora, Glenury Royal, Coleburn, Ladyburn, Rosebank and more!

Lastly, let’s not forget the more recent desirable bottlings such as Balvenie Tun 1858 Batch #1, Highland Park Thor and Oban 21 Year Old.

 There is no registration fee, our commission structure is very competitive and we offer worldwide shipping. For our terms and conditions please click here. 

With over 10 years of experience in the whisky industry, Whisky Auctioneer specialises in auctioning whisky whether it be fine, old, rare, collectable or affordable. Formed in 2013 and based in Perth, central Scotland, we aim to be the most comprehensive website for the buying and selling of whisky online.  

www.whiskyauctioneer.com

Happy Bidding!

AUCHENTOSHAN, BOWMORE & GLEN GARIOCH WHISKY TASTING – THURSDAY 26TH JUNE 2014

On Thursday 26th June we will be welcoming along Graeme Dunnet from Morrison Bowmore Distillers and he will be presenting whiskies that will give you an opportunity to compare and contrast three very different styles of single malts. The lowland Auchentoshan provides a taste of how triple distillation can produce a delicate yet robust whisky, the malty, floral and heathery Glen Garioch will let you sample a Highland style malt from one of the oldest distilleries in Scotland and, even if you have shied away from peated whiskies in the past, the smoky yet perfumed Bowmore from Islay may win you over as it is a great introduction to this style of whisky.

This is going to be an interesting and diverse whisky tasting, with something for every taste. And with Father’s Day just a few weeks away now a ticket for this event would make a perfect present for your Dad!

Please note
Tickets for the Morrison Bowmore tasting will be available to buy from 1pm on Wednesday 21st May and no bookings will be taken before this time. Also, please be aware that the maximum number of people that we can seat together at one table is 6.

See below for all the details and if you have any queries just contact us.

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

UPCOMING EVENT

Name Auchentoshan, Bowmore & Glen Garioch whisky tasting
Date Thursday 26th June 2014

Time 7pm for 7.30pm
Venue Stanton House Hotel, Stanton Fitzwarren SN6 7SD

Details Admission to the tasting is by ticket only, and the whiskies tasted will be available to purchase on the night so come prepared. Tickets are £15 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. Arkwrights reserve the right to restrict the number of tickets per customer and as these tastings usually sell out within hours it is best to book as soon as the tickets are released. To buy tickets just log on to www.whiskyandwines.com from 1pm on Wednesday 21st May and place an order for the number you require (up to a maximum of six).

Please note, we cannot accept provisional bookings and payment must be made when booking. Refunds for tickets are not available except in exceptional circumstances.

N.B. We have negotiated special rates at the hotel for anyone who wants to stay overnight after the tasting – click here for further details.

Bourbon a key ingredient in Festival Cooking School menu  

(Bardstown, KY)  Food and fun are on the menu at the Kentucky Bourbon Culinary Arts Cooking School Thursday, September 18 at 7 p.m. at My Old Kentucky Home in the Great Hall.   Enjoy exquisite cuisine prepared by Chef John Varanese of Varanese Restaurant located on Frankfort Avenue in the heart of the Highlands in historic Louisville.  Jim Beam Bourbons will enhance the delectable menu.  Watch as Chef John showcases his magic with Bourbon Ambassador Fred Noe at his side assisting.  

 Tickets may be purchased by visiting the Kentucky Bourbon Festival web site or by calling the office 502-348-3623 ext#4. The cost per ticket is $60 plus state sales tax. 

The Kentucky Bourbon Festival is a non-profit organization.  This press release may be downloaded from our website www.kybourbonfestival.com.

Make the smart call,
get your WhiskyFest tickets today!

whiskyfest.com or call 800-514-3849

You know what WhiskyFest is; over 300 whiskies from around the world, poured by the people who make them! More whiskies in great seminars presented by those same people, a Glencairn whisky glass, a delicious gourmet buffet dinner, and the company of people who love whisky almost as much as you do.

So why haven’t you bought your ticket yet? Buy now, and save $25 (you can spend it on whisky). More importantly, every WhiskyFest sells out: buy now while there are still tickets to be had. You know you’re going to love it!

Need more convincing? There’s more information here: whisky lists and speakers for both events. Now what are you waiting for? We’ll see you there!

SAN FRANCISCO – October 3, 2014
6:30 – 9:30 pm | VIP 5:30 San Francisco Marriott Marquis
VIP – Full Price $250
Early Bird $225 (SOLD OUT)

Regular – $200
Early Bird $175

NEW YORK – October 29, 2014
6:30 – 9:30 pm | VIP 5:30 New York Marriott Marquis

VIP – Full Price – $295
Early Bird $270

Regular – $245
Early Bird $220

Get all the details at www.whiskyadvocate.com/events

PERTH WHISKY FESTIVAL; 3 MAY 2014. 

The first whisky festival held in Perth – as far as I know, was in my humble view, very successful. From the organisation, staff on hand, method of obtaining drams, to the people behind the whisky tables, all really well done. To be honest I had been apprehensive before going that is would be small, poorly attended due to the Speyside festival at the same time. But – how wrong I was and openly admit that, it seemed as if it had been running for years, it was that good. Organised and promoted by ExcelWines of Perth (who stock a good amount of whisky by the way!), supported by Scotland food & drink and HomecomingScotland – a good addition to “whisky month”, I will support this event anytime, via website, facebook and whisky newsletter. 

Some of the names you will know; Mortlach, BenRiach, Glenglassuagh, GlenDronach, Weymss, Dalmore, Diageo, Jura, Hunter Laing, Arran, Bruichladdie, Berry Bros, Bowmore, G&M, Strathearn, and more, too many to list, sorry. A good few people I knew of course including a few who have interviews on http://www.angelswhiskyclub.com/ website. Just enough people to be busy and chatty, not too many that you could not chat to the whisky people of obtain a dram. Apart from whisky, a table with snippets of food, water aplenty, Innis & Gunn, Eden Brewery and a fair amount of gin. If I have the one moan (I am good at moaning) it was maybe; another masterclass or three would have been good. Admitted on my press ticket I did not wish to gatecrash a masterclass, so cannee tell you how they went. So, to end, many thanks Diane and Russell and all the staff from excel for a great afternoon of whisky education. 

Oh, a ps; favourite drams of the day; Mortlach 15 yo. 1998 Carn Mor Strictly Limited. The Dalmore King Alexander III. GlenDronach 18 YO. Berry Brothers & Rudd 1993 Glen Keith. Glenturret 26 YO. Best blend; Lord Elcho 15 YO.

Paul McLean; www.mcleanscotland.com www.angelswhiskyclub.com    facebook/McLean whisky tours

World Whisky Day is today!!

World Whisky Day – Saturday 17th May 2014
Win Whisky with World Whisky Day!

Win an Ardbeg Auriverdes: http://bit.ly/WWDardbeg

WWD Photo Competition with Whyte and Mackay: http://bit.ly/WWDphoto

#Laddify Competition with Bruichladdich: http://bit.ly/WWDLaddify
The Good, The Bad and The Anarchy! Send us your best, worst and anarchic songs on twitter with #Laddify to win Bruichladdich prizes.

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World Whisky Day Shop NOW LIVE!

Click here to see the new World Whisky Day Shop!
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Donate to Just a Drop and to help give people safe and clean drinking water.
We are proud to be supporting Just a Drop, an international water aid charity. We hope that you can help us raise money for them. Each time you have a whisky on World Whisky Day why not donate £1/$1/€1 to Just a Drop.

To learn more and donate to Just a Drop click here.

UK: Text DRAM98 £1 to 70070 to donate now.

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Help #worldwhiskyday become a global trending topic!
Please use #worldwhiskyday in all your social media posts.
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Get in the spirit and introduce a friend to whisky.

Visit the website now to find events that are happening near you or to register your own event: http://www.worldwhiskyday.com

Please celebrate World Whisky Day responsibly.

Kind regards,
Blair Bowman

Founder
World Whisky Day
www.worldwhiskyday.com

MAY EVENTS

The Scottish Larder @ The Dining Room, The Dining Room Restaurant, 28 Queen St, Edinburgh – Wed 21 May
A Hauf’n’Hauf – Beer & Whisky Tasting, 28 Queen St, Edinburgh – Fri 23 May: Reviving the long standing Scottish tradition of whisky and beer pairing, the brewer from Inveralmond Brewery and our very own Society ambassador will be pairing 3 Scottish craft beers with 3 single cask Society whiskies…
Harrogate Preview Tasting, Hotel du Vin, Harrogate – Sat 24 May
Dunfermline Clans & Drams Tasting, Garvock House Hotel, Dunfermline – Thu 29 May: In celebration of Homecoming Scotland, our local Dunfermline Society Ambassador will help you find your Flavour Clan with a range of tasty SMWS whiskies…
New Members Tasting, 19 Greville St, London – Thu 29 May
Wokingham Preview Tasting, Hotel du Vin, Harrogate – Sat 24 May
Glasgow Clans & Drams Tasting, Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow – Fri 30 May

Browse all events

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, The Vaults, 87 Giles Street, Leith EH6 6BZ Contact: sales@smws.com or call 0131 555 2929 (Mon-Fri 9am-4.45pm). Visit the Society at here for membership information This is your chance to join and to take advantage of their great offers!

Spot the SMWS bottles in this amusing You Tube video

Premium / Devotee Masterclass

PORT ELLEN 12TH / LAGAVULIN 21 / BRORA 35 / TALISKER 35 /
DALWHINNIE 25 / AUCHRIOSK 30

We are pleased to announce this Masterclass for the September Show:
Special Release Masterclass.
 Starts at 12p.m.

We shall have Colin Dunn the Diageo Whisky Abassador with us to elaborate and educate on all things Special Release related. 

Diageo releases have always been hotly pursued by whisky fans around the world and we are delighted to have a select few bottles from past series to taste.

These Masterclass tickets will only be available to Premium / Devotee ticket holders.

NB : Standard ticket holders will not be able to attend this tasting.

Premium / Devotee ticket holders will have the opportunity of choosing one tasting from different masterclasses of which this Diageo Masterclass is the first.
The cost of this tasting is included in Premium / Devotee entrance tickets.

Premium / Devotee Ticket holders must choose ONE FREE Masterclass when purchasing entrance tickets.

Earlybird Premium tickets available here at £70 until June 15th (cost rises to £75 after that date) 

All ticket options available here:

Only a few days to go until our first Whisky Weekender at Oval Space in Bethnal Green. A whisky festival with a big difference!

We have added more exhibitors and all classes are up, so if you’ve been holding off then now is the time to get involved!

There are four sessions to choose from;

Friday 7pm-12pm
Saturday 12pm-5pm
Saturday 7pm-12pm
Sunday 1pm-6pm

This really is shaping up to be the UK’s whisky event of the year so do yourselves a favour and don’t miss it!

Just click on the session you are interested in and you will be taken to the relevant booking page.

We hope to see you there.

Slainte,

Eddie, Amanda and Joe
The Whisky Lounge Team.