Whisky Live Debuts in Boston
Hundreds of whiskies featured at Whisky Magazine’s foremost tasting event
Saturday, September 22nd at
Sheraton Dalton St, Boston

Sales of premium bourbons are setting records around the world. Companies are expanding historic Scotch distilleries-adding equipment just to keep up with the global demand for single malt Scotch. The American craft distilling scene has exploded-growing from about 100 distilleries in 2007 to over 360 today and another 40 under construction. Massachusetts is home to nine of them. This September, Bostonians have will have the opportunity to sample the finest whiskies in each of these categories and more. Whisky Live, Whisky Magazine’s grand tasting event that sells out in major cities on five continents, is coming to Boston on September 22.

Master distillers, brand ambassadors and industry experts will be pouring over 100 whiskies. This is not only a prime opportunity to try premium single malt Scotches, bourbons, ryes and Irish whiskeys, but a chance to ask distillers about their work and the industry in general. As of early September, brands that will be featured include titans like Glenmorangie and Ardbeg side by side with spirits produced by smaller American boutique distilleries.

“Whisky Live has been a tremendous success around the world since it started in 2000 in Tokyo and London. We’re excited to expand our reach in America by bringing the event to Boston this fall,” says Rob Allanson, the England-based editor of Whisky Magazine, which is published in 5 languages. “Of all the major cities in America, we’ve had our eye on Boston most closely over the past few years. Not only is it home to historic bars and pubs, but the increased number of whisky bars and the growth of sales of premium bourbons in the region makes us certain that Boston is a whisky-lover’s town.”

The Boston event also features a new component on the Whisky Live circuit: Cocktails Live. Throughout the night, Boston’s top bartenders will be mixing their original whiskey cocktails. Featured bartenders include Augusto Lino from the iconic Upstairs on the Square, Chad Arnholt from Citizen Public House; Noon Inthasuwan from Moksa; and a representative from the Ladies United for the Preservation of Endangered Cocktails. After the sampling ends at Whisky Live, the party continues at each of these bars.

The event also features a lavish buffet dinner and live music performed by Atlantic Seaway, a Boston-based band that includes Scottish musicians. It takes place on Saturday, September 22 at the Sheraton Boston, 39 Dalton Street from 6.30PM until 10PM. Tickets are $109. VIP tickets are $139. The event starts for VIP ticket holders at 5PM. Every guest receives a complimentary Glencairn crystal tasting glass.

For tickets and a list of confirmed exhibitors, please visit www.whiskylive.com and use “federal” as your voucher code for 20% off the ticket price.

Joe Howell
Federal Wine & Spirits

Web: http://www.federalwine.com/

This is an exclusive invitation to be the first to try seven high-end whiskies including two selected bottles from the “Dalmore Constellation Collection.”

For Ticketing and more information please go to:

http://universalwhiskyexperience.com/tasting-experiences/tickets

Ladies and Gentlemen are cordially invited to enjoy a connoisseur’s evening featuring rare & exceptional single malt, Scotch and unique whiskies from around the world. The evening includes a delicious dinner buffet as well as a selection of premium imported cigars for our guests’ later enjoyment. The Single Malt & Scotch Whisky Extravaganza brings the discerning enthusiast the opportunity to sample the participating whiskies in a sophisticated and elegant environment with genuine camaraderie and knowledgeable representatives from each participating distillery.

All events from 7:00pm-9:00pm. Registration begins at 7:00pm. Business casual, Jackets preferred. No denim or athletic attire.

You can purchase tickets directly from their website or call 1 800.990.1991. Please quote WI2012 for your Society discount! ($135 versus $150)

Come and Taste a Wee Dram… Single Malt Scotch Tasting Seminar
Saturday, October 6th, 2012
6: 30 pm check in with 7:00 pm start
At:

Courtyard by Marriott
175 Railroad Street
Santa Rosa, CA 95401

Sponsored by:

Sonoma County Single Malt Society

Chieftain’s Choice…Only the worthy are chosen… Naturally

Presented by Ed Kohl
Glenturret 21 yr Cask Strength
Balmenach 28 yr Cask Strength
Linkwood 19 yr Cask Strength

Kilchoman…Islay’s Farm Distillery

Presented by Anthony Wills
Kilchoman Machir Bay
Kilchoman Sherry Cask

The Arran Malt…Pure by Nature

Presented by Louisa Young
Arran 10 yr
Arran 14yr
Arran Amarone Finish

Admission is $ 35.00 for Society Members, $ 50.00 for Non-Members

Advance Reservations Required via: info@sonomasinglemalt.com

BEST OF THE WEST FESTIVAL INVERARAY CASTLE September 15 & 16

A bigger, better BoWFest is in preparation showcasing the West of Scotland’s creativity with music, food, ale and whisky.

Whisky Bar

The Loch Fyne Whisky Bar will be there to present the whiskies of our Western distilleries, many of which will be poured for you by their owners/managers or ambassadors. You can buy drams by the measure or you can buy an All Day Tasting Ticket that lets you graze samples (approx 7ml) from the entire offering in your own time for one low payment (subject to sensible drinking).

What to expect

Last year an all day tasting ticket, with free glass, was £12. Doing the pouring with (optional) discussion were representatives/owners/managers of Abhainn Dearg, Ben Nevis, Bruichladdich, Arran, Kilchoman, Oban and Springbank Distilleries. All the West Coast distilleries were present in spirit and 55 bottles to choose from (and one gin).

MUSIC

Skerryvore (Saturday), The Red Hot Chilli Pipers and Dr. Hip and the Blues Operation (Sunday), feature in two full days of music with many acts.

FOOD AND ALE

Food from Argyll (and beyond), the excellent Fyne Ales, crafts and amusements and entertainment for all ages are organised; bouncy, painty, horsey, fishy stuff and lots more. Two full days for the whole family is the plan. With big local acts as a draw with the very low entry price you are strongly advised to buy your tickets in advance from the BoWFest website.

http://www.lfw.co.uk/bowfest/

Mulberry Bank Auctions is holding a whisky sale on September 18th.

Details can be found at Mulberry Bank Auctions September 18th, 2012

A message from John Cambell at Laphroaig Distillery;

Thank you for all of your interest in this year’s Laphroaig Live. I’ve received several emails asking when and where it will be held and I am excited to tell you that this year’s show will be broadcast live from Germany, during Oktoberfest – the World’s largest fair! This celebration of Bavarian beer dates back to 1810, making it just 5 years older than Laphroaig itself.

Despite the very different end results, those familiar with the whisky making process will know that prior to distillation, whisky is essentially beer. We’ll be exploring the similarities between them, and sampling some local beer that has been matured in a Laphroaig barrel. We have also collected wood chips from one of our barrels that will be used to smoke some German sausages for the event, the perfect accompaniment to Laphroaig beer.

You can join us live online on Thursday 27th September 2012 at www.laphroaig.com/live. The show will start at 9pm in Germany, you can check what time that is in your own country here, we look forward to seeing you and answering any questions you might have.

Of course beer and sausages are a fine combination, but I’m sure that what most of you are really interested in is the whisky! Known as the most richly flavoured of all scotch whiskies, Laphroaig’s smoky profile comes from the peat that we use to smoke our malt. We’ll be examining the influence that this special smoky peat has on some of your favourite expressions, the Laphroaig 10 year old, the beloved Laphroaig Quarter Cask and this year’s Cáirdeas.

In comparison with our Laphroaig Islay peated malts, we’ll also be tasting a Highland peated malt from our sister distillery, Ardmore, and an Irish peated malt, Connemara, from our sister distillery in Ireland. These three peated malts all have their own very different but distinct qualities and we’ll be exploring those with our whisky experts during the show.

As always, we will be joined by Laphroaig Distillery Manager, John Campbell. He will be accompanied by master blender Robert Hicks, the revered Bernhard Schäfer, whisky writer and Master of the Quaich and Pierre Thiebaut, founder of whisky fan site Connosr.com.

I’ll send another email nearer the time, but for now please put September 27th in your diaries and bookmark www.laphroaig.com/live.

Slàinte,

John Campbell
Distillery Manager, Laphroaig

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