Chivas Regal Art of Blending Event – Wednesday 19th March 2014

Whisky blending is a real skill, and we are very keen to encourage more people to recognise just how good blends can be, so we are delighted that on Wednesday 19th March Phil Huckle, Brand Ambassador for Chivas Regal, will be coming along to show you how Chivas marry together single malts and grain whiskies from different parts of Scotland to create whiskies that are greater than the sum of their parts.

The evening will give you an insight into how Master Blender, Colin Scott, works with over 30 mature, meticulously selected and high quality whiskies to create the consistently excellent Chivas Regal 12. You’ll be working with five malts from Speyside, Islay, the Highlands and Lowlands, sampling the incredible melody of flavours and blending them to create your own whisky – a unique creation that you can then take away with you. Who knows, you may just find that you have a hidden talent for blending whisky and a whole new career awaits…

Phil is extremely knowledgeable about not just the whiskies but also the stories behind them so this will be an entertaining as well as an educational evening. Numbers are limited to just 40 people for this event. Tickets are £25 – to include canapés on arrival and your own, unique whisky to take away with you.

Please note
Tickets for the Chivas Regal Art of Blending event will not be available to buy until 12 noon on Thursday 13th February and no bookings will be taken before this time. Also, due to the restricted amount of tickets available the maximum number of people per booking is 4.

If you have any queries please just contact us.

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

UPCOMING EVENT
Name Chivas Regal Art of Blending Event
Date Wednesday 19th March 2014

Time 7pm for 7.30pm
Venue Stanton House Hotel, Stanton Fitzwarren SN6 7SD
Details Admission to the tasting is by ticket only, and most of the whiskies tasted will be available to purchase on the night so come prepared. Tickets are £25 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 Arkwrights reserve the right to restrict the number of tickets per customer. To buy tickets just log on to www.whiskyandwines.com from 12 noon on Thursday 13th February. Please be aware that these events sell out very quickly (last time within 45 minutes!) and this is why we give advance notice of when the tickets will be released. 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.

Price: £30.00
Date: Friday 21st February
Time: 7:30PM
Location: N&P Cellars

Book Tickets Online

As Colin Dunn has said, ‘Whisky to me is all about meeting the people at the Distilleries, getting their stories and passing them on. Also the best feeling in the world when I do tastings, is when somebody “gets it”.’

Colin is well known to Nickolls and Perks and makes a welcome return to our cellars on Friday 21st February to conduct one of his inimitable Masterclasses.

The line up of super and rare drams is now as follows:

Introduction with the scarce Mortlach 16 year old Flora & Fauna

Diageo 2013 special releases:

Cardhu 1991 21 yo £215
Caol Ila cask strength £85
Talisker 1985 28yo £525
Singleton 1985 28yo £255
Lagavulin 12yo cask £95

You’re guaranteed to enjoy fabulous whiskies together with the stories that go with them. For further information, email David Gardener or phone him on 01384 394518.

Universal Whisky Experience Nth 2014

Master Classes Now On sale + Added Bonus Special Event on Friday April 4th 2014 NTH 2014

MASTER CLASSES NOW ON SALE! Our Master Classes are just one of the many features of Nth 2014 that makes this the ultimate luxury whisky event of the year!

Our popular Master Classes are available a la carte or as part of the Nth 2014 High roller Ticket and promise to sell out quickly. Be sure to secure your Master Class selections early to avoid disappointment.

http://www.universalwhiskyexperience.com/masterclass  

ADDED BONUS SPECIAL EVENT – FRIDAY 4TH APRIL 4.15PM – 5.15PM (Chopin 1 & 2)

Orphan Barrel Whiskey Launch Event

Be among the select few to sample the first releases from The Orphan Barrel Whiskey Distilling Co. including Old Blowhard, a beautifully aged 26-year old Kentucky Bourbon and Barterhouse, an incredible 20-year old liquid. As you sip, you will enjoy a spirited debate led by a team of whiskey experts about the process of aging whiskey and a behind-the-scenes peek at how these barrels were formed.

Whisky Live London, Dramboree and another show…

The year of whisky events is getting up to speed, with the first UK events just a few weeks away. Here’s what we’ve got coming up soon: Firstly, there’s Whisky Live London. The Whisky Live collective continues to grow across the … Continue reading >>

Why not treat the one you love to an unforgettable experience.

Our World Whisky Tour here at St.George’s Disitllery in the heart of Norfolk, England, is a fantastic, personal way to get a closer look at how single malt whisky is produced, followed by a whisky tasting of single malts from around the globe (including our own).

All this is led by our Head Distiller, David Fitt. £30.00

More global brands added to line-up for

Whisky Birmingham 2014  

Whisky Birmingham 2014 – the city’s only large-scale whisky festival – returns on March 1st bringing major whisky brands and local collaborations to canal-side venue The Bond in Digbeth. 

Some of the biggest names in the whisky industry, including Morrison Bowmore, Gordon & MacPhail, BenRiach and Glendronach are the latest to sign-up for this special one-day celebration of whisky. The Midlands’ nearest distiller, Penderyn, has also confirmed. 

Hosted by The Birmingham Whisky Club, Whisky Birmingham will also continue its tradition of collaborating with the cream of the city’s vibrant food and drink scene. Soul Food Project returns with their signature mouth-watering Deep South inspired cuisine, alongside Pop-Up Dosa, who will be serving up authentic Keralan street food. Local whisky bar The Victoria will again be hosting an onsite ‘Afterhours Speakeasy’ at the venue, ending the festival with live music and whisky cocktails. 

Masterclasses on offer will see whisky paired with artisan produce including cheese, chocolate and cigars. Birmingham-based cheesemongers Curds & Whey and Kneals Chocolates join the festival line-up for the first time for special whisky-themed tasting sessions, while global cigar importers Hunters & Frankau return for a Cuban cigar and whisky masterclass. Local bloggers Living Room Whisky will be reprising their popular ‘bloggers’ choice’ stand. 

Over 250 people attended last year’s festival at unique exhibition space The Bond. Festival-goers in 2014 can expect a much bigger event expert tasting advice from some of the whisky world’s most celebrated distillers, brand owners and bottlers. Retail will be provided by Birmingham’s arm of The Whisky Shop as well as Hard to Find Whisky. 

Amy Seton, festival organiser and founder of The Birmingham Whisky Club, commented: “We were truly bowled over by the success of last year’s festival. It’s clear that Birmingham residents know and love their whisky, which is why we are growing the 2014 event to include more exciting and also more unusual brands and distillers.” 

She added: ““As always, we welcome anyone at our events who has an interest in whisky – whether you’re an expert or a novice – there will be something for you. It’s a great opportunity to learn more about this historic drink in a fun, informal and sociable environment.” 

Tickets for Whisky Birmingham 2014 are on sale now and cost £25 for entry into the main festival room and all whisky. Masterclasses, Speakeasy and food require an additional ticket/cost. For further information and to book, please see Facebook/TheBirminghamWhiskyClub, Twitter @TheWhiskyMiss or www.thebirminghamwhiskyclub.co.uk. 

Notes 

For information about The Birmingham Whisky Club please visit http://www.thebirminghamwhiskyclub.co.uk/ or contact Amy Seton on 07900 686611 or amy@thebirminghamwhiskyclub.co.uk. 

About The Birmingham Whisky Club

The Birmingham Whisky Club is Birmingham’s only dedicated whisky tasting events company. We offer a diverse range of tutored tastings and whisky-themed events in and around Birmingham, including themed and rare whisky nights, events with distilleries and whisky and food matching. We welcome everyone, from complete beginners to the more hardened whisky buff. 

Visit our webpage www.thebirminghamwhiskyclub.co.uk or find us on Facebook/The Birmingham Whisky Club. Follow us on Twitter @TheWhiskyMiss.

Diageo Special Releases 2013 Tasting with Colin Dunn

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Only 100 Days to Go
Let the countdown begin

World Whisky Day – Saturday 17th May 2014

January is now a distant memory as we welcome the arrival of February and the beginning of our 100 day countdown to World Whisky Day on 17 May 2014. To celebrate, we have conducted a survey around whisky drinking habits in the UK with some interesting results. Details of the survey will be published soon.

2014 is going to the biggest yet for World Whisky Day with the arrival of our new website (coming soon), Homecoming Scotland 2014, the Commonwealth Games, the Ryder Cup and Whisky Month in May. There are already 100s of events that will be taking place around the globe and we hope to top last year’s success in having an event on every continent, including Antarctica.

We have lots more exciting plans in the run up to World Whisky Day so watch this space.

Get in the spirit, mark the date in your diary and lets raise a dram to World Whisky Day 2014.

We’ll let you know when the new website launches and you’ll be able to register your event at http://www.worldwhiskyday.com

In the meantime if you want to discuss your plans or find out more about getting involved then please email info@worldwhiskyday.com or call +44 (0)131 208 2582.

Kind regards,
Blair Bowman

Founder
World Whisky Day
www.worldwhiskyday.com

Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for the latest news and very exciting competitions.

We are pleased to present our program for the 2014 Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival:

Thursday 1st May
Liquid Treasures – A Whisky Treasure Hunt
Follow clues set by the Tomintoul and Glenlivet Development Trust to find liquid treasure. Thursday is Glenfarclas day. Follow the hunt at #liquidtreasures.
To register for this free event, and for more info click here.

Thursday 1st May 9.30am – 5.00pm
Spirits of the Glens
Join the Tomintoul and Glenlivet Development Trust for a tour of Glenfarclas, The Glenlivet, Tomintoul, Cragganmore and Tamnavulin distilleries. This ‘whisky festival in a day’ tour includes a whisky lunch in Tomintoul.
£230 per person. For full details, and to book, please click here.

Thursday 1st May 10.30am – 12.30pm
Seven decades of Glenfarclas with Kate Watt
Owned by the Grant family for six generations, Glenfarclas is in the enviable, and possibly unique, position of having stock available from seven different decades. Join Kate Watt, Sales & Marketing Executive, for a tour of the Glenfarclas distillery and the opportunity to try seven whiskies, with one from each of the seven decades; 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, 00s and 10s. This will include a selection of current bottlings, and cask samples.
£85.00 per person, 28 places. To book please click here.

Thursday 1st May 3.15pm – 5.15pm
Manager’s Tour with Callum Fraser
Join Callum Fraser, our Production Manager, for a tour of the Glenfarclas distillery followed by a tasting of five whiskies. Callum, who has 23 years experience in whisky distilling, joined Glenfarclas in December 2012. This promises to be an interesting tour as Callum reflects on his first eighteen months in post, and shares his enthusiasm for the future of the distillery. After the tour Callum will introduce you to a selection of five of his favourite Glenfarclas expressions. £60.00 per person, 10 places. To book please click here.

Friday 2nd May 3.15pm – 5.15pm
Glenfarclas 1988 Visitor Centre Exclusive Launch with Ian McWilliam
After a tour of the family owned Glenfarclas distillery, join Ian McWilliam, Marketing Executive, for a tasting to celebrate the launch our new visitor centre exclusive bottling, a twenty five year old single cask from 1988. For comparison Ian will also present a selection of four other 25 year old Glenfarclas whiskies, including single casks and vintage bottlings.
£50.00 per person, 28 places. To book please click here.

Saturday 3rd May 3.00pm – 5.00pm
Glenfarclas Tasting at The Mash Tun, Aberlour
Join George Grant, the sixth generation of the Grant family of Glenfarclas and Douglas Belford, at The Mash Tun in Aberlour for an afternoon of whisky tasting through the Glenfarclas range.
Ticket price includes a Mash Tun Glencairn whisky glass to take home.
£22.50 per person. To book please click here.

Monday 5th May 10.30am – 12.30pm
The Family Casks – Help choose the 1999 bottling with George Grant
The Family Casks are a unique collection of single casks whiskies, with at least one cask bottled for every year from 1952 to 1998. To select the casks for each year, George Grant has nosed over 200 different casks. Now he would like you to assist in selecting the cask for the 1999 vintage to add to the collection. After a tour of the distillery, and a tasting of a selection of The Family Casks, George Grant will introduce a short list of 1999 cask samples, for you to nose, taste, comment on and then vote on. The chosen cask will then go forward for bottling, to be released for sale later in the year. £55.00 per person, 28 places. To book please click here

Whisky Fest Cowichan Valley is on April 12, 2014 at the Oceanfront Hotel in Cowichan Bay from7pm-10pm.  There are also 3 Master Classes consisting of Ben Riach and Compass Box and Macallan 1824 series. 

All the tickets are for sale at Beverly Corners, online at http://cvwhiskeyfest.ca/ and at the hotel if you wish to stay overnight there.  Tickets for event are $70.00, Master Classes are $20.00 each and these classes are at 4:30 pm and 5:45 Pm.  Tickets are limited so come in and purchase them now!