Hello Dell Friends!! We have exciting news……. The MEGA SCOTCH TASTING is Sunday, August 5th @ 4 p.m.! This line up looks amazing and we are very excited! Did I mention Black Bowmore, Rosebank 25 year??
Auchentoshan Single Malt Scotch Whisky is hosting its first ever Whisky and Whiskers pop up barbershop in New Orleans for bartenders during Tales at the wonderful Aidan Gill For Men (Fulton St) on Thurs, July 26. For all hard-working bartenders attending Tales of the Cocktail, Auchentoshan is offering complimentary hot shaves and beard/moustache trims for the gents and for this special day we’ve brought in a hand masseuse for the ladies, to rub away any aches and pains. Auchentoshan Pedicabs will be making roundtrips from the Hotel Monteleone to Aidan Gill all day to get our guests there in style. And while at Aidan Gill, we will offer wonderful drams of Auchentoshan Whisky, the only triple-distilled whisky in all of Scotland, as well as Auchentoshan cocktails and food.
Auchentoshan Whisky & Whiskers Pop Up Barbershop at Tales of the Cocktail
Thurs, July 26, 2012
10am to 6pm
Aidan Gill For Men, Fulton St
Clan Gatherings, Haggis Toss, Men of Thunder and the Bonniest Knees
Heaven Hill Distilleries hosts family-fun Highland Games in August in Bardstown, Ky.
BARDSTOWN, KY – JULY, 2012 – For the third year, hometown hero Kerry (“KO”) Overfelt, the 2009 National Champion and 3x North American Champion, will toss the sheaf in the Bardstown Highland Games. Now sponsored by Heaven Hill Distilleries, the games will take place on the grounds of the distillery on Saturday, August 18. The Games will also include performances by the Men of Thunda, lots of Scottish clans and their colors, pipers, children’s games, live music and food vendors. Visit www.SampleOurSpirit.com to see all the activities.
Free admission family fun
The free admission event hosts Overfelt – a.k.a. the “Kentucky Cannonball” – among several pros, including Craig Smith, Brady Smith and Mark Valenti, as well as 10 amateurs from around the country, including Chuck Clements,.
Craig Smith has been ranked in the top five Highland Games athletes for the past few years. Brady Smith is a Masters World Champion and world record holder and Mark Valenti is a former world record holder who is also ranked in the top 10. Chuck Clements has been an amateur thrower for about 10 years and helps organize the Games.
Opening Ceremonies for the Highland Games begin at 12 p.m. Gates open at 9 a.m. and the games begin at 10 a.m. Celtic festival fun includes the “savage” Men of Thunda performing bagpipe melodies accompanied by the sound of tribal drumbeats in the tradition of the ancient Celtics. Pipers from Louisville Pipe Band, Kentucky clan gatherings, a ladies’ Haggis Toss, men’s Bonniest Knees Contest, kids’ inflatables, arts and crafts and lots of food, including traditional Scottish fish and chips, round out the day.
Lawn chair entertainment
Bring a lawn chair or blanket and relax on the grounds of America’s largest independent family-owned distillery, whose brands include Evan Williams, Elijah Craig and Parker’s Heritage Collection. Founded in 1934 and home of the Bourbon Heritage Center, Heaven Hill makes a unique backdrop for the Bardstown Highland Games with its many rickhouses towering over the grounds as the athletes compete in such heavy events as the caber toss, the stone put and the Scottish hammer throw.
The Bardstown Highland Games sponsored by Heaven Hill Distilleries
Festival website: www.SampleOurSpirit.com
Date Saturday, August 18: Opening Ceremonies at 12 p.m. Gates open at 9 a.m.
Games begin at 10 a.m.
Place Heaven Hill Distilleries, 1311 Gilkey Run Road, Bardstown, KY 40004
Cost Free (parking at Heaven Hill also free)
PHOTO: Craig Smith, one of the top five Highland Games athletes.
Photo: Heaven Hill Distilleries
ABOUT BARDSTOWN, KY | The “Bourbon Capital of the World,” Bardstown sits in the heart of Kentucky Bourbon Country, home to five distilleries, including the restored and newly re-opened Willett Distillery, known for its unique bourbon and rye whiskeys bottled by hand in very small batches. Three of Bardstown’s distilleries – Heaven Hill, Maker’s Mark and Jim Beam – are on the famed Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Major attractions include the “Stephen Foster Story,” Kentucky’s official outdoor drama that takes place in My Old Kentucky Home State Park; the Civil War Museum of the Western Theatre (one of the four most significant such museums in the country); The Kentucky Railway Museum, where Thomas the Tank Engine is known to put in appearances; and My Old Kentucky Dinner Train. Additionally, Bardstown has four 18-hole golf courses, three self-guided tours (Historic Downtown Walking, Architectural and African-American), two wineries and numerous religious attractions
Loch Fyne Whiskies and ‘Best of the West Festival – Inveraray Castle – September 15 & 16 ‘
It’s time to make time for the Best of the West Festival showcasing the West of Scotland’s creativity with music, food, ale and whisky.
The Loch Fyne Whisky Bar will be there.
At £5 per head (to see the Pipers or Skerryvore) It’s possible it will be a sell out before the day, so decide now to […please click on the link below to read the remainder of the article…]
Loch Fyne Whiskies
david@lfw.co.uk
Update on the tasting with Ian MacMillan Master Distillery for Bunnahabhain, Deanston, and Tobermory Tonight from 5:30-7:30
Ian MacMillan
We’ll start pouring at 5:30 this evening joined by importer Jeff Karlovich; Mr. MacMillan will be joining us shortly thereafter. Please feel free to drop in any time and taste a terrific line-up of single-malt whiskies from the Burns Stewart group. Unfortunately, Ian’s time will be very limited and if you are looking to have a bottle signed we request that you pre-order it, as all bottles must be sold in the store, not at the tasting. All pre-order requests may be made by reply-email or my calling Joe at the store at 617-367-8605. We’re so thankful to be finally hosting another scotch tasting, it’s been too long. Please come out and show support for Ian MacMillan on his first (maybe only?) Boston trip. Pricing is as follows:
Bunnahabhain12 Y.O. Unchill-filtered Regularly: $57.99 On Sale: $52.99
Bunnahabhain Toiteach Regularly: $89.99 On Sale: 80.99
Bunnahabhain 25 Y.O. Regularly: $379.99 On Sale: $340.99
Deanston Virgin Oak Regularly: $34.99 On Sale: $30.99
Deanston 12 Y.O. Regularly: $55.99 On Sale: $50.99
Deanston 30 Y.O. Regularly: $274.99 On Sale:247.99
Tobermorey 10 Y.O. Unchill-filtered 46.3% Regularly: $56.99 On Sale: $51.99
Tobermorey 15 Y.O. Unchill-filtered 46.3% Regularly: $134.99 On Sale: $121.99
Ledaig 10 Y.O. Unchill-filtered 46.3% Regularly: $55.99 On Sale: $50.99
Joe Howell
Federal Wine & Spirits
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Email: joe@federalwine.com
Phone: 617-367-8605
Web: http://www.federalwine.com/
Single-Malt Scotch Tasting With Ian MacMillan, Master Distiller at Bunnahabhain, Deanston, and Tobermory
Thursday, July 19th. 5:30 – 7:30 PM
At our office at 60 State st. 7th floor
No set pouring times, come whenever you can
Ian MacMillan
Master Distiller/Blender, Ian MacMillan will be with us Thursday, July 19th to launch Bunnahabhain’s new single-malt, Toiteach. Toiteach is a no-age-statement peated single-malt harkening back to what Bunnahabhain would have resembled in the nineteenth century. Ian has been in the industry for for over forty years, and oversees operations at the three distilleries owned by Burns Stewart: Bunnahabhain, Deanston, and Tobermory (the last also makes a peated single-malt under the name Ledaig.) Some of these Scotch distilleries are not well known but produce whiskies that you should know; very good single malts at good value – something you do not see enough of.
Ian will taste us on some wonderful scotch including Bunnahabhain’s brand new Toiteach, their 12 Y.O; 25 Y.O; as well as The Deanston 30 Y.O. and something from Tobermory / Ledaig. We would love to see you come in to welcome Ian to Boston and taste some wonderful scotch. More information (pricing etc.) will be available on our website soon.
Joe Howell
Federal Wine & Spirits
BOSTON
Email: joe@federalwine.com
Phone: 617-367-8605
Web: http://www.federalwine.com/
at Journeyman Restaurant in Somerville
9 Sanborn Court, Union Square
Scotch Tasting and Dinner with Joe Howell of Federal Wine & Spirits
Monday July 16, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
$50 4 course dinner, all Scotches available a la carte
Reservations by email (meg@journeymanrestaurant.com) or phone (617.718.2333)
Limited to 24 guests
Please join Journeyman & Federal Wine & Spirits on Monday July 16 for a night of Whisky. Journeyman will serve a 4 course dinner and Joe will serve at least twenty Single Malt Scotches by the pour. Journeyman Restaurant have been our partners for many wine dinners in the past and we’re honored to now be pour whisky alongside Journeyman’s inventive and delicious food. We couldn’t select a short list of Scotches to serve, so instead, we’ll have more than 20 Whiskys available by the pour. Dinner will be limited to a special four course meal for $50 (omnivore only). The night is limited to 24 guests, by reservation only. Seatings are staggered between 6:30pm and 8:30pm so that everyone has a chance to chat with Joe and choose their selection for the evening with him.
Joe Howell
Federal Wine & Spirits
Email: joe@federalwine.com
Phone: 617-367-8605
Web: http://www.federalwine.com/
The Relaxed Whisky Weekend
7 – 9 September 2012
Fellow whisky enthusiasts,
A few weeks ago we announced some very nice and interesting Maltstock masterclasses. We now have some more fantastic additions. It is not going to be easy for you to choose this year 😉
Launch of the Four Roses Single Barrel Limited Edtion
There will be a very special Bourbon and Blues masterclass at Maltstock this year. Accompanied by live blues music, renowned whisky author and bourbon expert Hans Offringa will talk you through the history of Four Roses and the Blues. You might be surprised to learn how many similarities there are. And we have a special treat for you! The 2012 Single Barrel is the first ever edition that will also be available in Europe. And the launch will be at Maltstock!
Billy Abbott returns
Billy Abbott already has his passport ready and can’t wait to return to Maltstock. And even better, he will host a Speciality Drinks masterclass. We haven’t got a clue what will be in the line-up, but considering the great reputation of Speciality Drinks it is bound to be good.
Stephen Marshall
It is with great pleasure we can now announce that Stephen Marshall, Senior Global Brand Ambassador with Dewars will come to Maltstock this year. He will host an Aberfeldy masterclass. Maybe an underated distillery? Time to find out! None of us have ever been to an Aberfeldy masterclass before, so a great opportunity!
Masterclasses so far:
So a short recap of the masterclasses at Maltstock this year so far:
– Tastuya Minagawa | Suntory
– Master of Maltstock | “Something special”
– Tony van Rooijen | Glenfiddich special virtual distillery tour
– Sam Simmons | Balvenie
– Hans Offringa | Bourbon & Blues
– Billy Abbott | Speciality Drinks
– Stephen Marschall | Aberfeldy
So plenty of good reasons to be at Maltstock again this year. As well as of course the unique and totally relaxed atmosphere. And sharing and enjoying great drams with great (new) friends! That is after what’s it all about in the end!
If you haven’t bought your tickets yet, we would advice to hurry up. We currently do have some available in the webshop. Remember last year we sold out. So don’t miss out!
Hope to see you all in September!
Arthur, Bob, Eline, Rogier & Teun
www.maltstock.com
Zuidam Distillers Whisky Tasting – Wednesday 8th August 2012
Our August tasting will be a triple delight as not only will it feature both malt and rye whisky but also a selection of aged Dutch genevers that Patrick van Zuidam and his family produce at their distillery in the Netherlands. These are quality spirits produced with skill and passion, and if you’ve not experienced aged genever before you will find it dangerously addictive!
Being independent means that Zuidam Distillers have the freedom to innovate in ways that would not be viable for large distilleries and they have used this to great effect to experiment with various stages of the production process. Patrick’s tremendous knowledge of what influences the way flavours are formed combined with a dry sense of humour make him a very entertaining speaker and the ideal person to take us through this great range of whiskies and genevers. When else will you get the chance to taste whisky where the barley has been milled by a real Dutch windmill?
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
Stanton House Hotel
UPCOMING EVENT
Name Zuidam Distillers Whisky Tasting
Date Wednesday 8th August 2012
Time 7pm for 7.30pm
Venue Stanton House Hotel, Stanton Fitzwarren
Details We will be tasting a selection of Dutch single malt and rye whiskies plus some fabulous aged genevers.
Tickets are £12.50 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 as there is only one night of tasting available for this particular event it is best to book ASAP. To buy tickets just log on to www.whiskyandwines.com and place an order for the number you require, or telephone us with your payment details on (01793) 765071, or call in and see us at Arkwrights, The Dormers, Highworth, Wiltshire.
Admission to the tasting is by ticket only, and the whiskies/genevers tasted will be available to purchase on the night so come prepared.
N.B. We have negotiated special rates at the hotel for anyone who wants to stay overnight after the tasting – contact us for further details of rates.
Tomatin Distillery is coming to town!
Thursday 26th July
Alistair will be showing a full range of Tomatin products to include new releases
12yr
NEW release 15 yr old
18yr
21yr
30yr
Decades
This will be a welcome return for the big man with the keys!
Cost : £25/person
Time : 7:30pm
Slainte
David
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Midlands Whisky Festival
Sat 29th September 2012
12 til 4:30pm
Tickets £35 on sale NOW
